Are you an experienced educational leader ready to shape the future of a school community? As Principal, you will provide strategic leadership to bring the department's vision to life and support a culture of high expectations, professional growth and continuous improvement.

Working with staff, students, families and the wider community, you will build strong relationships and provide leadership that strengthens school practice and creates an environment where everyone can contribute and thrive.

This is an opportunity to use your leadership experience and educational expertise to influence meaningful improvement and make a lasting contribution to your school community.

Job details

About us:

Our school has been proudly serving the community of Ipswich since 1867. We currently have 238 students enrolled from Prep to Year 6. We are focused on providing an inclusive, caring, safe, creative, challenging, and fun environment where our students can grow and learn. Our school motto of Learn, Believe and Succeed reflects our commitment to ensure all students are provided with a quality education. Our teachers and staff are experienced and dedicated professionals who are committed to helping every child reach their full potential. Ipswich North State School is very proud of its traditions, positive reputation in the wider community and the outstanding achievements of our students.

We continue to excel in providing a personalised approach to the needs of our students and their families. Genuine and respectful relationships are at the core of building those strong partnerships with our parents and carers. I am privileged and excited at the prospect of partnering with you in your child's primary education.

Your opportunity:

As Principal, you will lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focused on providing quality learning outcomes for all students. You will translate this vision into clear priorities and lead the implementation of strategies that support ongoing school improvement.

You will set high standards for student and staff performance and promote a culture of accountability, reflection and professional development. You will encourage staff to participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development, supporting the continued development of teaching and leadership practice.

Within this role you will uphold the principalship as a values-based, ethical and moral activity, demonstrating integrity and sound judgement in your leadership and decision-making. You will model high standards of professional conduct and foster trust, respect and shared responsibility across the school community.

Embedding socially just practices in daily school life will be central to your leadership. You will ensure equity and fairness are reflected in the school's practices, policies and interactions, while supporting an environment that respects the diverse needs and contributions of students, staff and the wider community.

Through purposeful leadership and engagement with the school community, you will lead continuous improvement and ensure the school's vision, priorities and practices remain focused on providing quality educational experiences for all students.

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 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
• 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.

• MSR706743_26P - Role Description (PDF, 271KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants