Principal (Level 6) - New primary school in Holmview

Are you an experienced and values-driven school leader with a passion for leading a brand new primary school in Logan?

The Department of Education is establishing a new primary school in Holmview, previously described as Bahrs Scrub, and invites applications from exceptional leaders ready to take on the foundation Principal role.

This is an exciting opportunity to establish and lead a new School. You will shape the vision, culture systems and staffing profile that will support students to thrive.

Job details

About the Department of Education:

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.

Who We Are:

The new Prep - 6 school located on Wuraga Road, Holmview will support increasing enrolment growth in the Logan corridor and be part of a strong network of schools dedicated to providing excellence.

The new school will increase capacity in the local school network and provide enrolment relief to surrounding schools. The total student enrolment capacity is 1100 students and will open in 2027 with a capacity for 708 students.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

As foundation Principal, you will establish the vision, culture, systems and staffing profile of the school, setting clear expectations for excellence in teaching and learning from the outset. You will create the conditions for high performance, collaboration and continuous improvement. 

Responsibilities include:

• Working closely with project managers, architects and facilities teams during the build.
• Providing educational input into learning space design.
• Ensuring facilities support contemporary pedagogy and student engagement.
• Monitoring timelines toward practical completion and readiness to open, implementing contingency strategies if required.

In addition, the foundation principal will work with Corporate Partners in:

• Governance and Compliance
• Workforce Planning & Recruitment
• Budget & Resource Establishment
• Curriculum & Educational Design
• Community & Stakeholder Engagement
• Enrolment & Operational Readiness
• Leadership of programs and ways of working that support Culture, Wellbeing and Belonging

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Lead the school community to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision for success
• Proven leadership of teaching and learning that improves outcomes for all students
• Capability to establish culture, systems and workforce foundations in a new school environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to form productive partnerships with parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.
• A demonstrated commitment to ethical leadership, inclusive practices and the wellbeing of students and staff, embedding socially just practices in daily life.
• Strategic thinking and sound judgement to lead improvement and manage resources effectively in a new school context

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a 3-pg maximum CV including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history)
• Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration 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
  
  SER680539_26P Role Description (PDF, 204KB)
  Role Description