An exciting, full-time temporary opportunity has become available for a Principal to lead Yarrilee State School, from 08 July 2024 until 13 December 2024, unless otherwise determined.
As the Principal of Yarrilee State 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 Yarrilee State School
Yarrilee has established itself as an educational leader at the forefront of schooling in Hervey Bay. Our community of enthusiastic and dedicated staff and parents provide excellent educational opportunities for Yarrilee students.
Today we are an effective and leading school implementing world class curriculum to improve student learning outcomes. Our teaching and resource allocation differentiate the curriculum to meet the needs of our diverse range of students. With our state of the art facilities, we are able to incorporate and embed Information and communication technologies (ICT) into daily practice within each classroom.
About the Role
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 through the School Supervisor to the Regional Director.
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 written statement in response to 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. )