Principal (Level 1) - Mistake Creek State School

Mistake Creek State School is taking applications for a Principal to join the team. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for delivering the vision of the department, improving educational outcomes for students, and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning. You will also nurture strong, positive relationships with students, staff, the community, and key stakeholders.

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact in a supportive school environment, apply now to join our dedicated team.

About The Department

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 The School

Mistake Creek State School is a small but vibrant hub for the local district, serving as both an educational centre and a gathering place for community groups such as the Mistake Creek Progress Association and Playgroup. Our school offers a happy, safe and stimulating environment where students are encouraged to learn and achieve to the best of their ability. Staff and parents work closely together to support student success and create rich learning experiences. With a proud community spirit and a unique name rooted in local history, Mistake Creek State School continues to foster excellence in a caring, connected setting.

About The Role

As the Principal you will:

• Deliver the vision of the department
• Improve the educational outcomes of students in their schools
• Develop the quality of teaching and learning
• Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.
  
  
  

The Principal reports to the School Supervisor.

Your Responsibilities

As the Principal, your responsibilities will 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.
  
  
  

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section.
• Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements 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.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

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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