An outstanding opportunity exists for an educational leader with initiative and drive to help shape the future direction of Chatsworth State School. As the Principal, you will deliver the vision of the department improve the educational outcomes of students, develop the quality of teaching and learning and nurture positive relationships between students, teachers, the community and stakeholders.

Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification Stream3/Level 4
Workplace Location Wide Bay
Job ad reference QLD/NCR364371/21P
Closing date 02-Mar-2021
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Fortnightly salary
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Salary Other
Job duration
Contact person Janelle Reid
Contact details 0438 761 351
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About Chatsworth State School

Chatsworth State School within the North Coast Region is located on the northern outskirts of Gympie with picturesque views of the hills and valleys of surrounding rural areas. Chatsworth State School caters for approximately 250 students from prep to year 6. The school is a great size, small enough to maintain a family feel and treat all students as individuals, yet large enough for students to enjoy all the opportunities of a larger school including sporting; musical; artistic; leadership; learning support; social and emotional supports; academic extension and pastoral care. Chatsworth State School has a school based Head of Special Education and Head of Curriculum. The school forms part of the Gympie Alliance of state schools and accesses this community for sporting carnivals, inter-school sport, professional development and support, educational specialist teacher support, guidance and behaviour officers.

Your Role

As the Principal, you will have responsibility for the following:

• 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.
• Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business.
• Futures oriented and strategic.
• Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling.
• Manage resources to achieve goals.

A mandatory requirement of this role is:

• Current full registration or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. For more information please

. * Teachers working in
(including State Delivered Kindergarten programs) require an exemption card issued by Blue Card Services. For more information please .

To apply please attach the following:

• A brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
• A maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities under the ‘How you will be assessed' section in the attached role description.

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 and .

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

Information Package for Applicants

Role Description

Queensland Government