Principal (Level 3) - Capella State School

Queensland Government


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Davao
Contract type: Full time
We are seeking a dynamic Principal to lead Capella 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 Capella State School

Capella State School is a coeducational school, in a rural, remote area, offering students individualised programs according to needs and interests. The school is situated along Huntley Street in the township of Capella which is located 300 kilometres west of Rockhampton just north of the Tropic of Capricorn in the Peak Downs area. At present there are 180 students enrolled at the school in Years Prep to 7. The majority of the children come from a farming background with a lesser number with parents working in the mining sector.

Capella State School features an interesting blend of traditional and modern school buildings in an attractive shady environment. The school site occupies one town block with additional oval area across the street from the school. A covered sports court in the senior school play area and a covered outdoor gym in the junior school play area are predominant features of the playground. All classrooms have internet connection and interactive whiteboards. The school has two computer labs with twenty-five networked work stations in each lab.

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.


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.

Occupational group Education & Training

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