We are seeking a dynamic Principal to lead Seaforth State School in delivering a clear, inspiring vision while driving improvements in student outcomes. This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis, from 22 April 2025 until 27 June 2025, unless otherwise determined. 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 temporary full-time opportunity, apply now! This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months. About Seaforth State School Seaforth State School is a co-educational school in a small coastal location approximately 50km north of Mackay. The school values and provides quality education for all students from Prep to Year Six. Seaforth is a ‘hidden oasis' with beautifully maintained gardens and ovals. Our facilities are even more impressive than our gardens, comprising of multiple low set classroom buildings, a purpose built Early Years Centre, a full size Resource Centre with computer room, three playgrounds, an enclosed cricket pitch and floodlit multipurpose court that is capable of playing Tennis, Basketball, Netball and other sports on. In recent years, Seaforth State School repurposed some land to include a full sized maintained football field with staged seating that is utilised by the Mackay Cutters each year. At Seaforth State School, Education is considered a partnership between parents, caregivers, students and teachers working together to maximise achievement for every learner to become an engaged global citizen. Our school truly values our motto - Dream. Believe. Achieve. 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 written statement in response to the attached role description. We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply. 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. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )