An exciting, permanent opportunity has become available for a Principal of Holland Park State High School, commencing 08 July 2024.
As the Principal of Holland Park State High School, you will play a vital role in delivering the vision of the department. The leadership role of Principal is critical to improving the educational outcomes of students in their schools.
The Principal has a major influence on developing the quality of teaching and learning and nurturing positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Holland Park State High School
Holland Park State High School is a community school that equip learners with the skills and knowledge to make a difference in the world whilst becoming informed and empowered citizens.
Our students are surrounded by opportunity to engage in a variety of areas such as academia, sport, music, culture, leadership, and community.
Students are also encompassed by dedicated and inspirational teachers who nurture our students to ensure personal and academic growth, whilst priding themselves on knowing every single student, as no student gets lost in the crowd.
Our real strength is the productive partnerships we foster with our students, parents, and the wider community. Together we make a difference as we guide and support our students learning journey, to ensure the best possible outcomes are reached. Together we uphold high expectations which strengthens the broad breath of success our students obtain personally and spiritually. This is to ensure students reach their potential, become community minded, and strive for personal excellence.
About the Role
Responsibilities include, but are 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.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- A maximum 3-page resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history);
- As well as a 2-page written statement in response to the selection criteria as per 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. )