EOI - Principal (Levels 3 - 7) - South East Region (Primary)

The South East Region is seeking expressions of interest for short-term relieving principal opportunities in primary schools across the region.This process will be used to fill future short-term principal vacancies that may arise in primary schools within the South East Region during 2026.Aspiring leaders interested in short-term relieving principal opportunities in this sector are encouraged to apply.This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.This process will be used to backfill future short-term principal vacancies that may arise in primary schools in South East Region during 2026. Any aspiring leaders interested in short-term relieving principal opportunities in this sector are encouraged to apply.Your ResponsibilitiesAs the Principal, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: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.How You Will Be AssessedWithin the context of the role described above, the ideal applicant will be someoneWho Has The Following Key CapabilitiesDemonstrated leadership of a curriculum, teaching and learning environment, leading to the achievement of quality learning outcomes for all students.Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated capacity to develop and sustain productive relationships within and beyond the school community.Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical skills and the ability to use those to influence the educational agenda for state schooling.Demonstrated ability to manage effectively human, financial and physical resources to deliver high quality organisational outcomes.Demonstrated capacity to develop and maintain an organisational culture based on ethical professional and personal behaviours and corporate values.Please note: The final criteria will be addressed through referee checks and elaborated on at interview; do not write to this in your written application.Application processApplicants are required to submit a current CV (maximum 3 pages), contact details for two referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor) and a maximum two-page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to Key Capabilities 1 - 4 under “How you will be assessed'.Applicants who wish to apply for primary and secondary relieving pools will need to ensure they submit applications to both the primary and secondary smart job adverts. Applicants interested in opportunities in P-12 schools or Environmental and Outdoor Education Centres can apply through either advert and should explicitly reference this in their application. Interested? To Apply Applicants are required to submit a current CV (maximum 3 pages), contact details for two referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor) Attach a written Suitability Statement (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section. Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description (Please note Suitability Statement should clearly outline to the panel the level and sector you are applying for, why you are ready to step into a new short term acting principal role in the South East Region and why now?)Enquiries should be directed toAndrew BrandonSchool SupervisorSouth East RegionPh: 07 5656 6694 - Email: Andrew.Brandon@qed.qld.gov.auWe welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.Occupational group Education & Training