Gladstone State High School are seeking are seeking a Head of School to join their community that is dynamic, progressive and internationally accredited. They school is committed to delivering innovative learning and outstanding outcomes for every student.

This rewarding leadership opportunity offers the chance to shape the junior secondary experience by building strong partnerships with local primary schools, supporting successful student transitions, embedding the Guiding Principles of Junior Secondary across the school, and leading key initiatives including NAPLAN coordination.

If you're passionate about improving student outcomes through collaboration and innovation, we encourage you to explore this opportunity further.

This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis, until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About the Department of Education:

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About the School

Gladstone State High School is a dynamic, progressive and internationally accredited school which meets the needs of 21st century learners. Our school focuses on the development of positive relationships with students and the community, diverse and individual pathways for students, quality responsive teaching, improved learning and innovation.

About the Role

Within this position you will work closely with a number of stakeholders to support our junior secondary students.  There is a key focus on working with local primary schools to build and sustain a strategic partnership that supports students in a successful transition from primary to secondary. 

The position also coordinates with school leaders to ensure the Guiding Principles of Junior Secondary are embedded with fidelity across the school.  The successful applicant will also lead the school's preparation and administration of NAPLAN among a number of other key responsibilities.

Responsibilities of this role 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

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description; and
• 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. 

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.

• CQR696363_26T - Role Description (PDF, 270KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Application Kit