EOI - Principal (Level 5)
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
1 September 2026
Posted 25 Aug 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Isabella State School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-6
School staff (FTE)
54.7
34.4 teaching · 20.3 non-teaching
Students per teacher
14.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
496
Indigenous students
35%
Language other than English
36%
Girls vs boys
239 girls · 257 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Far North Queensland Region - School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
We are seeking an inspirational and values-driven Principal to lead our school community with vision, integrity and a strong commitment to student success. If you are a future-focused educational leader who is passionate about empowering students, developing people and creating a thriving school community, we invite you to join us and make a lasting difference. This is a temporary full-time position commencing 06 October 2026 until 13 November 2026, unless otherwise determined.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream3/Level 5Workplace LocationCairns regionJob ad referenceQLD/FNR699230/26EClosing date01-Sep-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 13 November 2026 unless otherwise determinedContact personHelen HOWARDContact details07 4036 5033Access the National Relay Service
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About Us:
Isabelle State School is located on Walker Road in Edmonton, just south of Cairns. The school opened on 29 January 2007 and has continued to grow. We now have approximately 500 eager learners from Prep to Year 6.
We provide supports which cater for the individual needs of all students. Our purpose is to provide opportunities for all students to achieve their potential. Our vision is the provisio…