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Principal (Level 4) - Allenstown State School
Central Queensland Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division
Take on a rewarding leadership role as Acting Principal of Allenstown State School.
We are seeking a skilled and experienced educational leader to lead our dedicated staff team and school community onward and upward. The successful applicant will nurture positive relationships with all stakeholders and co-develop a shared vision for future success, delivered through contemporary curriculum and pedagogy, high standards and expectations. Allenstown is one of the oldest schools in the area and shares a prominent place in the educational history of Rockhampton.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | Stream3/Level 4 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CQR597829/24T |
| Closing date | 31-Oct-2024 |
| Job duration | From 27 January 2025 until 12 December 2025 |
| Contact person | Leisa Neaton |
| Contact details | 0436 811 476 Access the National Relay Service |
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 Allenstown State School
Allenstown State School has a very long and proud history - providing quality educational experiences since 1877. The history of the school is a tangible thing - we have many pieces of infrastructure that remain from ‘days gone by' including our very impressive three storey A block building and an historic play shed. While the school's origins sit in the 19th century we are very much about educating the children of Allenstown and environs for life, work and leisure within the 21st century.
About the Role
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 life long 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.
A mandatory requirement of this role is:
- Current full registration, or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. Information on registration requirements is available at www.qct.edu.au or on toll free 1300 720 944.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page 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.
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.
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CQR597829_24T - Role Description (PDF, 240KB)
Role Description
Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB)
Information Package for Applicants
