Valkyrie State School are seeking applications for a dedicated Principal to join their welcoming school community on a full-time temporary basis, from 23 January 2025 until 19 August 2025, unless otherwise determined.

Within this role you will have the opportunity to:

• 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.

Job details

About the Department of Education

The Department of Education is 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 Valkyrie State School

Valkyrie State School is a small school which operates as the hub of the local community. The school utilises the P-6 Curriculum Planning Model in conjunction with the Brigalow Cluster Schools. Within the K-2 years age appropriate pedagogies is also implemented, which links the early years program, fostering the love of learning through play. As Valkyrie State School has a Kindergarten, the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines are followed.

The school has a general area/classroom, a computer lab, a new library and undercover outdoor play areas. Valkyrie State School P&C Association encourages parents/guardians to join in a variety of fund-raising activities throughout the school year, including a Mini Olympics Fund Day and Christmas Concert.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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.
• 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.

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. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CQR596786_24T - Role Description (PDF, 144KB)
  Role Description
  
  Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB)
  Information Package for Applicants