Head of School (Level 5) - Logan City Special School
Job Details
Position Type
Leadership
School Type
Primary
Role Level
Principal
Employment Type
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject Area
Leadership
Salary Range
$176,531 - $179,651 per annum
Posted Date
February 24, 2026 (5 days ago)
Closing Date
March 04, 2026
Description
South East Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Logan City Special School is seeking applications for a Head of School to join the team and lead the Charles Avenue campus.
In this role, you will monitor progress towards agreed school improvement priorities and determine next steps for improvement, ensure human, financial, and physical resources are aligned with these priorities, and lead and support the campus leadership team, comprising two Deputy Principals, one Heads of Department (Curriculum), and a Head of Department (Student Services).
Submit your application today to take the next step in your leadership career.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream3/Level 5Workplace LocationLogan - BeaudesertJob ad referenceQLD/SER679546/26TClosing date04-Mar-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 26 June 2026, unless otherwise determinedContact personSteven RobertsContact details07 3808 0444Access the National Relay Service
About the Department
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.
Our school
Our school is located directly opposite the Logan City Council offices and the Logan Entertainment Centre. These are both significant landmarks within Logan City.
The school is also located between Woodridge State Primary School and Woodridge State Secondary School. Together we make a corridor of educational excellence in the local community. Our school is easily accessed via train (adjacent to Woodridge Station) and also by bus.
The school opened 1972 as the Woodridge Opportunity School. It's name later changed to Woodridge Special School and in 1997 was renamed as Logan City Special School in order to recognise that the students came from the whole of Logan City, not only the Woodridge area.
Your Opportunity
As the Head of School (Secondary) you will:
- Lead the Charles Avenue campus
- Monitor progress towards agreed school improvement priorities and determine next steps in school improvement.
- Ensure the human, financial and physical resources are distributed in alignment with our school improvement priorities.
- Lead and support the leadership team on the Charles Avenue campus, comprising 2 Deputy Principals, a Head of Department Curriculum and a Head of Department Student Services.
- You will report directly to the Principal.
Your Role
You will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:
- 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.
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) in response to the attached role description.
- 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.
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 Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
- Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
Information Package for Applicants
SER679546_26T - Role Description (PDF, 203KB)
Role Description