Description:
An opportunity has become available at Middle Ridge State School, one of Toowoomba's leading primary schools, located on expansive grounds in one of Toowoomba's sought after residential suburbs.
With a very clear Explicit Improvement Agenda enacted, an experienced leadership team and a dedicated teaching staff, Middle Ridge State School requires an innovative, forward thinking, and experienced Principal whose knowledge is research-based and contemporary, to continue the journey.
This role is offered on a temporary full-time basis, from 22 April 2025 to 19 September 2025, unless otherwise determined.
Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Education & Training Classification Stream3/Level 5 Workplace Location Darling Downs - Maranoa Job ad reference QLD/DSR623046/25T Closing date 11-Mar-2025 Yearly salary $176531 - $179651 Fortnightly salary $6766.40 - $6886.00 Job duration Until 19 September 2025, with possibile extension Contact person Meaghan Rodgers Contact details 0436 936 805Access the National Relay Service
About the School
Middle Ridge State School is located on the south-eastern outskirts of Toowoomba, Queensland. Founded in 1884, Middle Ridge State School has grown as a result of significant residential development within the local area. We now enjoy an enrolment exceeding 700 students from Prep to Year 6.
Our experienced and highly committed staff are dedicated to ensuring that all students are afforded a rich and diverse range of learning opportunities and are well supported in achieving to their best within a safe, well ordered, and disciplined learning environment.
We believe that every child can learn, achieve, and succeed. Consequently, we are dedicated to ensuring that our students experience a well-balanced curriculum, inclusive of the arts and sport, but with a strong emphasis on improved literacy and numeracy outcomes for all. Learning support, social skills, the arts, and sporting programs feature within our school's offerings and are regularly reviewed to reflect both the changing needs of our students, and research developments in education.
About the Role
- With a very clear Explicit Improvement Agenda enacted, an experienced leadership team and a dedicated teaching staff, Middle Ridge State School requires an innovative, forward thinking, and experienced Principal whose knowledge is research-based and contemporary, to continue the journey.
As the Principal, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited, to the following:
- Lead the school community in developing and committing to a shared vision focused on quality learning outcomes for all students.
- Uphold values-based, ethical leadership.
- Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
- Set high standards for student and staff performance.
- Engage in lifelong learning and professional development.
- Nurture positive partnerships with students, teachers, community and stakeholders.
- Be future-oriented and strategic.
- Understand policies and legislation effecting the department.
- Manage department resources to achieve goals.
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 written response (2-page maximum) to the "How you will be assessed" section of the attached role description - addressing Key Capabilities 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.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .
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.