Mitchelton State High School is seeking applications for a full-time, permanent Principal to lead our dedicated and passionate school community. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to drive positive transformation and foster an environment where learning thrives. We are looking for an inspired and forward-thinking leader who demonstrates a strong commitment to trust, courage, and care in their engagement with students, families, and staff of the Department of Education. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in education and leading a vibrant school community, we encourage you to apply for this Principal position.

Job details

About Us:

Mitchelton State High School is a learning community committed to maximising individual growth for our student population within a safe and supportive environment. Our strength is inclusivity and being welcoming, where we recognise individual 'stories' and 'histories' and work towards enhancing student development to reach individual excellence. We embrace great ideas and share the courage to change; challenging the way we have always done things, to continue to innovate our teaching practice. Mitchelton State High School is the school of first choice in the community and our staff, students and parents recommend this school to others.

Our school values are respect, engagement, achievement and lifelong learning.  This is evident in our school as we value difference and diversity; we are respectful and courteous to each other. Each member of the school community practices respect which includes fairness, caring and tolerance towards each other. 

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Lead and manage the Special Education and/or Early Childhood Development Program, ensuring the delivery of high-quality support and advice for students with disability.
• Provide expert guidance to school leadership teams, classroom teachers, and staff in developing and implementing effective reasonable adjustments and inclusive teaching practices.
• Coordinate targeted intervention programs, case management, and specialised support for students requiring intensive, substantial, or extensive adjustments.
• Support staff to access specialist services, professional development, and external supports, while contributing to whole-school decision making, planning, and improvement processes.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with parents, government agencies, and community organisations, while managing program resources and student data systems, including disability data collection requirements.

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

How to apply:

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of 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. 

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 Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• MNR688942_26P - Role Description (PDF, 252KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants