Principal (Level 4)
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
21 September 2026
Posted 6 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Leichhardt State School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-6
School staff (FTE)
40.8
22.9 teaching · 17.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
304
Indigenous students
28%
Language other than English
20%
Girls vs boys
137 girls · 167 boys
Socio-educational background
Well below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Metropolitan South Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Lead Leichhardt State School as Principal (Level 4) in an exciting temporary opportunity commencing 2 November 2026.
As Principal, you will play a vital role in delivering the Department's vision, improving educational outcomes and strengthening the quality of teaching and learning. You will also build positive relationships across the school community and with key stakeholders.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream3/Level 4Workplace LocationIpswich regionJob ad referenceQLD/MSR699038/26TClosing date21-Sep-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 11 December 2026 unless otherwise determinedContact personVicki CALDOWContact details0456 619 125Access the National Relay Service
This is a temporary full-time position from 2 November until 11 December 2026 , unless otherwise determined.
About us:
Leichhardt State School is a Prep to Year 6 school in Ipswich, offering convenient access to Brisbane and the wider Ipswich region. The school is part of a diverse local community, with a strong focus on quality teaching, positive relationships and student wellbeing.
Your opportunity:
As Principal, you will:
- Lead the school to improve educational outcomes for all students.
- Develop the quality of teaching and learning.
- Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.
- Provide strategic l…