This is an exciting leadership professional learning opportunity offered by the Education Futures Institute (EFI) for Queensland Department of Education staff.

This 12-month program supports participants to harness the behaviours, knowledge and skills they need to embark on a career as an aspiring principal. Through targeted learning opportunities, they will be supported as the future leader of a school community to help every student realise their potential.

This cohort is for high-performing educators who are committed to leading as the principal in all contexts except those pursing SL1 or SL2 roles.

Apply now for the Flagship Aspiring Principal Program!

Job details

The Education Futures Institute is a key system initiative in the department's education strategy, Equity and Excellence: Realising the potential of every student, to empower departmental staff, educators, school and system leaders to build professional expertise through high quality, targeted capability development across their career.The Education Futures Institute delivers a suite of flagship programs that are comprehensive professional learning experiences targeted to career junctures.

Program design is underpinned by professional standards and contemporary research aligned to the Department of Education's current and emerging strategic priorities and workforce needs. Programs aim to empower Queensland state school staff, educators and leaders and will be co-designed and delivered with internal and external partners, including academic, tertiary and industry leaders.

The Flagship Aspiring Principal Program is a targeted leadership capability development program providing participants the opportunity to develop their personal and professional capabilities on their journey to becoming an effective school and system principal in a Queensland state school.

Over a 12-month duration, program participants will take part in three residential leadership learning workshops, virtual masterclasses, two sets of three-day field experience opportunities, and will engage in a range of network learning opportunities. Detailed information about the program can be accessed on the EFI Catalogue (Department of Education staff only) and all applicants are encourage to access this information before applying.

The Aspiring Principal Program is open to high performing educators who are committed to leading a state school. Differentiated to support context-specific career aspirations.

Do not apply for this program if you are an aspiring Level 1 or Level 2 School Principal. You should only apply for the State-wide Recruitment Pool and associated Small School Principal Preparation Program.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Applicants must be permanent teachers or school leaders with the Queensland Department of Education.
• Applicants must possess full registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.

How to Apply:

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); 
• Attach the principal endorsement form signed by your current Principal and; 
• Respond to the online questionnaire (the questionnaire will open after you have clicked apply and entered your personal details).
• For further information, Please see the 'Aspiring Principal Recruitment Stages' attached. 

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.

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.

• Flagship Aspiring Principal Program overview (PDF, 1.41MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Aspiring Principal Program Principal Endorsement form (Word, 899KB)
  Other
  
  Aspiring Principal Recruitment Stages (PDF, 100KB)
  Information Package for Applicants