We are seeking a dynamic Principal to lead Childers 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 Chiders State School

Childers State School is part of Education Queensland and serves the rural Isis community and the township of Childers. Childers is located almost halfway between Maryborough and Bundaberg on the Bruce Highway. The school was established in 1888, although it was moved to the new buildings at its current site in 1987.
Enrolments vary around the level of 320 children. In 2017 there are 13 classes from prep to year six. We enjoy the expertise of music, physical education, digital technology and German teachers. A Special Education Unit operates from the school.
Childers State School provides:

• A strong focus on literacy and numeracy.
• Stimulating curriculum delivery.
• Learning technology as part of curriculum delivery.
• An outdoor education program across all year levels.
• The opportunities for involvement in school sport and district representation.
• Instrumental music program including brass, wind, percussion and strings.
• School band, string orchestra, choir.

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.

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

How to Apply

• Applicants are requested to provide a CV (maximum 2 pages) with contact details of 2 references (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
• Applicants are also requested to provide a written statement (maximum 2 pages) addressing key capabilities 1-5 as per the 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.

• NCR635712_25P - Role Description (PDF, 144KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants