Principal (Level 5) - Charleville State High School

An exciting opportunity exists for a skilled and experienced educational leader to join the team at Charleville State High School, 747km West of Brisbane and 616km West of Toowoomba. This is a temporary full-time position commencing 15 April 2024 until 21 June 024, unless otherwise determined. The ideal principal will lead an improvement agenda built around innovation, quality teaching and learning, inclusive practices and strong community partnerships.

About Us:

Charleville State High School was built in 1961, we promote participation, responsibility and achievement for all, working with our local community, encouraging our student population of approximately 250 to embrace the future through innovative educational partnerships.

We are committed to the vision and values of the Department of Education and Training, underpinned by the school's values of equity, quality outcomes, ownership of choices and decisions, positive work ethic, real world experiences and a positive environment.

We aim to achieve the best educational outcomes for students, to enable them to develop to their full potential as independent and socially responsible citizens; utilising a range of digital technologies and eLearning initiatives to ensure that students are connected to the fullest possible range or opportunities and educational outcomes.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• 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.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

How to apply:

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 2-pg response to the “How you will be Assessed” section of the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

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. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )