Description:
Monto State High School are seeking applications for a Principal to lead their rural school community on a temporary full-time basis. This role is offered from 22 April 2025 until 12 December 2025 unless otherwise determined.
Apply now to improve the educational outcomes of our students, and to deliver the vision of the Department of Education.
Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Education & Training Classification Stream3/Level 4 Workplace Location Wide Bay Job ad reference QLD/NCR625086/25T Closing date 23-Mar-2025 Yearly salary $167326 - $170287 Fortnightly salary $6413.60 - $6527.10 Job duration 22 Apr 2025 until 12 Dec 2025 Contact person Darren Wallwork Contact details 0428 455 920Access the National Relay Service
About the Department of Education
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 Monto State High School
Monto is a rural community based on a variety of primary production such as dairying, grazing, cropping and pig farming. Of recent years, local producers have diversified into alpacas, goats, horticultural products for export and olive growing.
It is a community which has been required to diversify to ensure economic sustainability. Monto State High School is a small stand-alone high school with students travelling from five primary schools in the area including a non-state school. The school is situated in the second largest area of school grounds in Queensland.
It has an extensive farm for the agricultural section, growing crops and raising cattle. There is a full-size oval, indoor sports hall with basketball, netball and volleyball courts, access to tennis courts and other sports facilities. Other facilities include a resource centre, computer labs and computers with internet access in every general classroom.
The school has an extensive range of curriculum offerings, with growing flexibility for students in the senior phase of learning.
TAFE link courses, school-based traineeships, structured work placements and alternative programs for students all contribute to a diverse and futures orientated approach to schooling.
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.
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 written statement (maximum 2 pages) addressing key capabilities 1-4 as per the 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.
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.