An exciting, temporary full-time opportunity has become available for a Principal of Ipswich State High School, commencing 14 July 2025, until 12 December 2025 unless otherwise determined.

As the Principal of Ipswich State High School, you will play a vital role in delivering the vision of the department. The leadership role of Principal is critical to improving the educational outcomes of students in their schools. The Principal has a major influence on developing the quality of teaching and learning and nurturing positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.

Job details

About Ipswich State High School

Here at Ipswich State High School we pride ourselves on being able to deliver a high quality education across academic, vocational, cultural and sporting domains.  We focus on our students' personal strengths and using our Zones of Behaviour we enable them to excel in their chosen domain by focussing on staying in the Green Zone and understanding how the Zones can be applied in real-life.  Our students are also prepared for a life after school through an individualised approach to their learning, including a major focus on their social and emotional well-being. This, as well as their acquired skill-set, ensures they are not only ready to work, but work ready.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focused on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Upholding 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.
• Actively participate 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

• A maximum 3-page resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history);
• As well as a 2-page written statement in response to the selection criteria as per 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.

• MSR636025_25T - Role Description (PDF, 146KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants