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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
Pittsworth State School, located 30 minutes south-west of Toowoomba, offers a unique blend of country charm and city convenience. Established in 1882, the school caters for students from Prep to Year 6 and values the importance of education in every student's life. We provide a safe, inclusive, and dependable environment where every individual is valued, encouraged to belong, and supported to reach their full potential.
At Pittsworth State School, we believe in and are committed to:
Quality teaching that ensures every lesson is efficient and effective
A quality curriculum from Prep to Year 6
A strong emphasis on the early and middle phases of learning
An inclusive approach catering for all students' needs
An Instrumental Music program that nurtures musical talents and interests
Strong community involvement
Supportive staff delivering exciting programs
A dynamic Physical Education program
A Kitchen Garden program
Access to Information and Communication Technology
Professional development for all staff members
Your Responsibilities
As the Principal, your responsibilities will 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.
Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-2 only as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section.
Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached 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.<space>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.