Principal (Level 1) - Karumba State School

About Karumba State School

Karumba State School is a small remote school situated on the Gulf Of Carpentaria, that caters for the educational needs of students from Prep to year 6. Karumba Township has a stable population of around 600 residents that swells into the thousands during its peak tourist season. Our community members have roots in all walks of life, with most working in the fishing, tourism, and cattle industries.

Karumba State School is a member of the RREAP cluster of schools and enjoys the many sporting, cultural and academic opportunities that being part of a cluster encapsulates, including participation in the annual Croydon Touch Football Carnival, the Festival of Sport held in Karumba, and the cluster Athletics Carnival held in Normanton.

About the Role

As a Principal, you're not just managing a school; you're leading a vibrant community towards a shared future. This means igniting passion and uniting staff, students, and families around a compelling educational vision. You'll be the architect of this vision, clearly articulating it and ensuring everyone is committed to delivering exceptional learning outcomes for every single student. It's about fostering an environment where high standards are the norm for both student achievement and staff performance

Beyond the school gates, you'll be a key player in forming strategic partnerships with parents, government agencies, community groups, industry, and businesses. This forward-thinking approach is crucial for achieving the school's goals. You'll also need a strong understanding of relevant legislation and policies that impact schooling, enabling you to effectively manage resources to meet objectives and drive success.

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 2-pg written statement in response to the attached role description.
Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description

OR;

Attach evidence 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).

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