Principal (Level 3) - Wandoan State School , Education

An exciting opportunity exists for a skill and experienced leader to join the team at Wandoan State School, 406km NW of Brisbane.
Wandoan State School aims to provide high quality, seamless education from Prep to Year 10 that assists all students to love learning, develop judgment and a sense of responsibility, understand the past and prepare to embrace the future.
The ideal principal will lead an improvement agenda built around innovation, quality teaching and learning, inclusive practices and strong community partnerships.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Stream3/Level 3
Workplace Location Darling Downs - Maranoa
Job ad reference QLD/DSR539682/24P
Closing date 01-Feb-2024
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Salary Other
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Contact person Denise Kostowski
Contact details 0419 436 239
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About the School:
Wandoan State School P-10 is located in Wandoan on the Leichhardt Highway between Miles and Taroom. Students attending Wandoan State School come from a mix of farming and town-based residences. The school has a strong culture of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) and the 3 values of respect, responsibility, reaching are taught from prep through to year 10.
We aim to provide high quality, seamless education from Prep to Year 10 that assists all students to love learning, develop judgment and a sense of responsibility, understand the past and prepare to embrace the future.
As the Principal you will:

• Deliver the vision of the department.
• Improve the educational outcomes of students in their schools.
• Develop the quality of teaching and learning .
• Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.

The Principal reports to the School Supervisor.
You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:

• Lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Uphold the principalship as a values based, ethical and moral activity.
• Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.
• Active participants in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
• Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business.
• Futures oriented and strategic.
• Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling.
• Manage resources to achieve goals.

For a full list of mandatory requirements please see the attached role description.
Interested? To apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
• Attach a maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities identified in the attached role description.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
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Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
Role Description
Information Package for Applicants