Principal (Level 8) - Dalby State High School

An exciting opportunity exists for a skilled and experienced educational leader to join the team at Dalby State High School, 210km W of Brisbane and 85km W of Toowoomba. Dalby State High School caters for students from Year 7 to Year 12 with current enrolment numbers at 1130. The ideal principal will lead an improvement agenda built around student diversity, multiple pathways, teacher excellence and positive relationships. 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 Established in 1954, Dalby State High School currently has over 1,130 students, including 90+ boarders. Staff at both of the school's campuses (Nicholson & Bunya) work closely together to deliver a unique learning experience to all students. Dalby State High School is recognised as one of Queensland's most innovative and progressive secondary schools. This reputation comes from a stimulating, well-ordered, safe and supportive environment, with a dynamic curriculum that produces quality student outcomes. About The Role You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks: Leading the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focused on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.Upholding 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.Actively participate in life long learning and ongoing professional development.Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business. Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. Interested? To Apply: Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history) Attach a 2-pg response to the 'How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description - addressing points 1 and 2 only. 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