An opportunity exists for an experienced and committed educational leader to take on the permanent role of Principal and lead the North Rockhampton State High School community towards improved outcomes and continued growth.

As Principal, you will provide strategic, values-based leadership and work collaboratively with students, staff, families and the broader community to develop and implement a shared educational vision focused on quality learning outcomes for every student. You will lead with integrity and purpose, establishing high expectations for student achievement, staff performance and professional practice.

Job details

About us:

North Rockhampton State High is a large Band 10 coeducational school situated in the centre of North Rockhampton. Currently, the school has a student population of about 950 students and eighty teaching staff. A large Special Education Unit provides additional support structures within the school.

The school has an extensive range of curriculum offerings, one of the largest in the Rockhampton district, with growing flexibility for students in the senior phase.

The vision of our North Rockhampton State High School community is to achieve the highest possible quality educational outcomes for each student.  Our key priorities are Implementing the Australian Curriculum and creating a culture that promotes learning for all students.  Our focus is feedback for learning and other priorities include: high order thinking, academic writing, wellbeing, good manners and distance travelled. 

Your opportunity:

You will be responsible for delivering the department's vision and driving continuous improvement in the quality of teaching and learning. This includes creating a positive and inclusive school culture, embedding socially just practices and nurturing strong relationships across the school community.

A key component of the role will be building productive partnerships with parents, government agencies, community organisations, industry and business to strengthen opportunities and outcomes for students. You will foster a collaborative environment where staff are supported to engage in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development, while encouraging innovation and high-quality educational practice.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to lead with strong ethical and moral purpose, inspire others and bring people together around a shared vision. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the school's direction, strengthening its connections with the community and ensuring students are supported to achieve their best.

Reporting to the School Supervisor, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting contribution through strong educational leadership, purposeful partnerships and a commitment to improving outcomes for all students.

Please see the attached Role Description to review a full list of responsibilities for this role.

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.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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.

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 Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQR702260_26P - Role Description (PDF, 362KB)
  Role Description