Principal (Level 1) - Mistake Creek State School

We are seeking a dynamic Principal to lead Mistake Creek State School in delivering a clear, inspiring vision while driving improvements in student outcomes.

This role focuses on enhancing the quality of teaching and learning, fostering positive relationships among students, teachers, and the broader community, and engaging key stakeholders to create a collaborative and thriving school environment.

If you are driven and wish to leave a lasting positive impact for our students in this permanent full-time opportunity, apply now!

About The Department Of Education

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 Mistake Creek State School

The school is currently a hub for the general Mistake Creek district and it is used by local groups for various events, including the Mistake Creek Progress Association and the Mistake Creek Playgroup.

Mistake Creek State School aims to provide a safe, supportive, stimulating environment where staff, parents and community members work to provide a quality education for all students. At Mistake Creek State School we are united in our pursuit of excellence. We aim to prepare students for life-long learning by developing skills, nurturing creative talents and encouraging enquiry.

About The Role

Responsibilities 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.
  
  
  

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

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); 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.

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.

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