This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and accordingly any appointment (and extension to this appointment) will not extend beyond 12 months.

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About Andergrove State School

Andergrove is a northern urban locality in Mackay. Andergrove State School is a P-6 state primary school with approximately 320 students. The school also hosts a Playgroup for parents and children aged 1 year to 4 years, a Get Set for Prep Program for students beginning Prep next year and an Outside School Care Program for before and after school care. Andergrove State School is a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) school.

Your Role

As the Principal you will have responsibility for the following:

• 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.
• Active participants in life long learning and ongoing professional development.
• Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business.
• Futures oriented and strategic.
• Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling.
• Manage resources to achieve goals.

A mandatory requirement of this role is:

• Current full registration or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. For more information please CLICK HERE.
• Teachers working in Education and Care Services (including State Delivered Kindergarten programs) require an exemption card issued by Blue Card Services. For more information please CLICK HERE.

To apply please attach the following:

• A brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
• A maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities under “How you will be assessed” section in the attached role description.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.