We are seeking a dynamic Principal to lead Pacific Paradise 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 Pacific Paradise State School

Pacific Paradise State School is committed to the development of the full potential of each child and provide a curriculum that is matched to the needs of each individual student. In providing such a curriculum, teachers work together in teams to plan and teach the key learning areas in an integrated and meaningful way. Pacific Paradise State School strives to be a happy and safe place aiming to provide a supportive school environment in which individual differences are acknowledged and valued. The school's motto is "Knowledge, Friendship and Respect".  The school aims to reflect these values in all they do.

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.

• NCR640659_25P - Role Description (PDF, 143KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants