We are seeking a dynamic Principal to lead Mount Surprise 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 temporary full-time opportunity, offered for a period of 6 months, unless otherwise determined, apply now!

Job details

About Mount Surprise State School

Mount Surprise State School is located in a remote community in far north Queensland. We provide a warm and friendly environment for students to learn and grow. Students from Kindy to Year 6 work alongside each other in our multi-level clasroom. In a town high on community spirit, we aim high academically and socially.

 At Mount Surprise every student learns every day. We provide the Australian Curriculum and ensure all students access learning and content to their year level and in consideration of their needs and abilities. Underneath the strong academic focus lies a foundation of social emotional learning. Students are taught how to learn and are supported to develop lifelong learning skills. Lifeskills of success, persistence, confidence, relational skills and value of emotional intelligence are enhanced through high impact quality learning experiences. 

About the Role

• 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.

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.

• FNR639057_25T - Role Description (PDF, 143KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants