WWelcome to Dagun State School. We are a small school situated 20 kilometres south of Gympie. Our key objective is to provide a safe and positive learning environment to nurture the whole child through differentiated curriculum.

We are seeking a dedicated Principal to lead our school community on a temporary full-time basis, from 18 August 2025 until 06 May 2026, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About Dagun State School

We are a small school situated 20 kilometres south of Gympie. Our key objective is to provide a safe and positive learning environment to nurture the whole child through differentiated curriculum.

Our multi-age classroom settings provide flexibility for staff to tailor learning to individual student needs. Curriculum for Prep to Year 6 has a central focus of achieving high levels of literacy, numeracy and science through a range of key learning areas.

We engage in a three-way educational partnership including parents, teachers and child - to guide and prepare our children with confidence, skills and abilities to contribute as valuable citizens of our global community.

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 lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
• Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business.
• Futures oriented and strategic.

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

How to Apply

• Please attach a 2-page resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• Please also attach a 2-page response to the 'How you will be Assessed' section of the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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.

• NCR644092_25T - Role Description (PDF, 144KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants