Windaroo State School is seeking a dedicated Principal who thrives in a collaborative team environment and is committed to achieving high-quality learning outcomes for all students.

As Principal, you will lead the delivery of the department’s vision, improve educational outcomes, enhance the quality of teaching and learning, and foster strong, positive relationships with students, staff, the community, and stakeholders.

Job details

About the Department 

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.  

About the School 

Windaroo State School provides quality education from Prep to Year 6 in the heart of Queensland's fast growing South Eastern Corridor. We focus on academic excellence, inclusive practices, and student wellbeing through a broad curriculum that includes literacy, numeracy, technology, sport, music, and Japanese. Our modern, air conditioned facilities, strong community partnerships, and dedicated support programs ensure every child thrives. Join a school community where students are proud, respectful, and supported to succeed.

Your Opportunity 

As the Principal you will: 

• Deliver the vision of the department.
• Improve the educational outcomes of students in their schools.
• Develop the quality of teaching and learning.
• Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.

The Principal reports to the School Supervisor. 

Your Responsibilities 

As the Principal, your responsibilities will 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.
• Active participants in life long learning and ongoing professional development.
• Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business. 

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position. 

Interested? To Apply 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history). 
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section.
• Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements 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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SER645668_25T - Role Description (PDF, 241KB)
  Role Description