Description:
Wandal State High School are seeking a dedicated Principal to lead their welcoming school community on a temporary full-time basis. This role is offered from 14 July 2025 until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.
Apply now to lead positive change within our school and wider community.
About Wandal State High School
Rockhampton State High School was founded in 1919 and moved to its present position 1 Campbell Street in 1960. At our school, we assist students to grow and develop by offering a strong culture of support and by providing a wide range of opportunities.
We believe that quality relationships between students, the school, parents and the community are essential to ensuring the progress of students.
We believe that school life is greatly enriched when students become engaged in life outside the classroom and take advantage of the full range of extra & co-curricular activities on offer.
We have high expectations of staff, students and parents regarding attendance, behaviour and engagement with the educational program.
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 submit your written response outlining your suitability for the role under 'How you will be assessed'(a maximum 2 pages total); and
- A current CV (3 pages maximum) including details of 2 referees (one of whom is your current supervisor).
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. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )