Mapleton State School is inviting applications for a passionate Principal to lead and inspire the school community. In this role, you will deliver the department’s vision, improve student outcomes, enhance the quality of teaching and learning, and nurture positive relationships between students, staff, families, and stakeholders.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference and drive excellence, we want to hear from you!
Mapleton State School
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
Mapleton State School, located on the Blackall Range with views over the Sunshine Coast, proudly lives by its motto Top of the Range. Our Mapleton Way values of caring for ourselves, others, our school and our learning are central to our curriculum. Strong partnerships between staff, parents, students and the community underpin our high academic performance and positive school environment. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive space where every student can thrive and succeed.
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 focused on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
* Uphold the principalship as a values-based, ethical, and moral role.
* Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
* Set high standards for student and staff performance.
* Be active participants in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
* Form partnerships with parents, government agencies, community groups, industry, and business.
* Be future-oriented and strategic.
* Understand the legislation and policies that impact schooling.
* Manage resources to achieve goals.
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 any 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.
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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