EOI - Principal (Level 4)
Employment
Full time, Temporary or Fixed term
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
7 October 2026
Posted 2 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Newtown State School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-6
School staff (FTE)
41.7
27.8 teaching · 13.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.1:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
337
Indigenous students
25%
Language other than English
27%
Girls vs boys
168 girls · 169 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
An exciting opportunity exists for a skilled and experienced educational leader to join Newtown State School as Principal. Located just 2km west of the Toowoomba CBD and 129km west of Brisbane, Newtown State School caters for students from Prep to Year 6, with a current enrolment of approximately 342 students. The successful applicant will lead the school’s improvement agenda, with a strong focus on innovation, quality teaching and learning, inclusive practices and building strong partnerships with the school community.
Job details
Position statusFixed Term TemporaryPosition typeFull-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationStream3/Level 4Workplace LocationToowoomba regionJob ad referenceQLD/DSR703353/26EClosing date07-Oct-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationUntil 11 December 26, unless otherwise determinedContact personMeaghan RODGERSContact details0436 936 805Access 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:
As a school community, we aim to create an inclusive culture that is represented by our vision; that every child at Newtown State School aspires to be a successful learner; to attain excellence in personal achievement and behaviour. This vision informs our decision making and planning to enable our motto, every child, every day, excellence in education. 21st Century learning r…