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Principal (Level 2) - Greenlands State School


Darling Downs South West Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division

Do you enjoy living in a rural atmosphere surrounded by breathtaking natural landscapes?

An opportunity has become available at Greenlands State School based in the beautiful Granite Belt region. Greenlands State School community requires an educational leader who has the experience, confidence and skills to make a real and lasting difference. Preferred applicants will have the ability to quickly establish strong relationships with the community, have a degree of self-sufficiency and enjoy a rural lifestyle.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Stream3/Level 2
Workplace Location Darling Downs - Maranoa
Job ad reference QLD/DSR597995/24T
Closing date 17-Nov-2024
Job duration Until 12 December 2025 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Jonathan Druce
Contact details 0439 492 995
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About our School:

Greenlands State School is set amongst forest and bush, where the calming natural environment provides a tranquil backdrop to learning. Our school caters for students from Prep to Year 6 with current enrolment numbers at 63. We have an impressive reputation for combining innovative teaching methods with a caring approach and up to date technology to provide students the best possible start to lifelong learning. Our staff are passionate professionals who are dedicated to helping students successfully achieve, no matter what it takes. We encourage innovation and promote a culture where skills and knowledge are developed so that our students are ready for the world in which we live and prepared for tomorrow's challenges. Our high academic achievement is a testament to our dedicated teachers who take great pride in creating rich and engaging educational programs that provide appropriate intellectual challenges and encourage all students to continually flourish.

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.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis, from 23 January 2025 until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined. 

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply: 

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
  • A 2-page response to the 'How you will be Assessed' section of the attached role description - addressing Key Capabilities 1 and 2 only.

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). 

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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.

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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