We are seeking a dynamic Principal to lead Abercorn 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 Abercorn State School

Abercorn State School is a small country school situated between Eidsvold and Monto in the North Burnett region.  It is near Wuruma Dam, which is a popular fishing and camping area for tourists.  A majority of our students are from rural properties surrounding Abercorn.  They enjoy mustering cattle, riding horses or motorbikes, helping their parents with the farm machinery, pig hunting and rearing poddy calves. Abercorn students enjoy sports and are keen to represent the Monto Cluster of schools in North Burnett netball, cricket, rugby league and softball.  Each year the school hosts 'The Goodwill Games' athletics carnival, with school students coming from other small schools across the North Burnett to compete with a spirit of goodwill.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

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 including contact details for 2 referees (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 1-4 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.

• NCR640016_25P - Role Description (PDF, 143KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants