Description:
Are you an experienced educational leader with a proven track record of leading a large urban secondary school? Are you committed to fostering an inclusive school environment that empowers all students to realise their potential?We are seeking a dedicated and highly experienced school leader to step into the role of Principal at Indooroopilly State High School from Term 2 of the 2025 school year.
The School
Indooroopilly State High School is a highly regarded and successful co-educational secondary school located in the heart of Brisbane, Queensland. With a rich history and a strong academic tradition, the school boasts an inclusive and innovative learning environment that fosters student growth and achievement.
Catering to a multicultural and socio-economic diverse community of over 2,800 students across years 7 to 12, the school's curriculum is wide and varied offering choices in Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority and Vocational Education subjects, as well as the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Students are encouraged to enjoy academic, artistic, cultural, sporting and community service experiences as they forge meaningful future pathways and achieve high standards of academic and vocational learning. Enriched by a strong international focus, the school ensures that the talents and interests of all students are able to be recognised and cultivated.
The Opportunity
The Principal of Indooroopilly State High School is responsible for providing strong and inspirational leadership to staff, students and the wider school community. The successful candidate will champion high expectations for all students, drive continuous improvement in teaching and learning, and build strong relationships with parents and the community.
The Responsibilities Will Also Include
Leading and inspiring a committed team of approximately 350 staff delivering world class educational and wellbeing outcomes for students across Years 7 to 12.Promoting a culture of high expectations and achievement for all students, including those with diverse learning needs.Demonstrating strategic, collaborative and empathetic leadership in a large and complex urban setting, while driving continuous improvement in all aspects of school operations.Fostering a positive and inclusive school culture that values diversity, equity and respect.Valuing the opportunity to foster and maintain a strong connection within the local community, including staff, School Council Members, Parents and Citizen Association and key community and industry stakeholders.Valuing the opportunity to build on the school's legacy and nurturing partnerships with other state schools to support students, teachers and colleagues, in alignment with the department's Equity and Excellence priorities.
The attached role description provides further details about the key capabilities and responsibilities of this sought-after leadership role.
The Benefits
This role will provide the successful school leader with access to a suite of professional, financial and personal benefits including:
Salary package commencing at $230,645 plus superannuationGenerous annual leave entitlementsSupportive network of school leaders and regional advisorsAccess to local, regional and state-wide professional development opportunitiesRelocation assistance (if required to commence role)
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-page response to the How you will be assessed section of 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.
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Occupational group Education & Training
14 Feb 2025;
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