We are seeking a dynamic Principal to lead Tannum Sands State School in delivering a clear, inspiring vision while driving improvements in student outcomes.

This role focuses on enhancing the quality of teaching and learning, fostering positive relationships among students, teachers, and the broader community, and engaging key stakeholders to create a collaborative and thriving school environment.

If you are driven and wish to leave a lasting positive impact for our students in this permanent full-time opportunity, apply now!

Job details

About Tannum Sands State School

It is with great pride and pleasure that we welcome you to Tannum Sands State School.

Tannum Sands State School is not just an education institution; it's a whole community thriving on academic, cultural and sporting achievements and high quality extracurricular opportunities.

What makes Tannum ‘shine' are the people that make our community. We celebrate the integral role that our teaching and non-teaching staff make and their commitment to education and supporting students to work to their full potential; the cleaners and grounds staff who ensure our site is ready for action each and every day; and our parents and friends who work tirelessly to support teaching in classrooms and who have built a committed

At Tannum Sands, we work together as a team to ensure that all have the opportunity to 'sail to success'.

Please take some time to look at our website to learn more about our wonderful school.

We take the trust that you place in us in educating your child very seriously as we prepare them for the future.

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

• 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.

• CQR633775_25P - Role Description (PDF, 143KB)
  Role Description
  
  Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB)
  Information Package for Applicants