EOI - Flagship Aspiring Principal Program - Education Futures Institute (EFI)

Expressions of Interest are invited for the flagship Middle Leader program.

This is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About this Opportunity:

The Education Futures Institute is a key system initiative in the department's education strategy, Brighter futures: Delivering excellence in every state school, for every student, in building professional expertise in capability and confidence to support rewarding career pathways for educational leaders.

The Education Futures Institute delivers a suite of flagship programs that are comprehensive professional learning experiences targeted to career junctures. Program design is underpinned by professional standards and contemporary research aligned to the Department of Education's current and emerging strategic priorities and workforce needs.

Programs aim to empower Queensland state school staff, educators and leaders and will be co-designed and delivered with internal and external partners, including academic, tertiary and industry leaders.

The flagship Aspiring Principal Program is a targeted leadership capability development program providing participants the opportunity to develop their personal and professional capabilities on their journey to becoming an effective school and system principal in a Queensland state school.

Over the 12-month duration of the program, participants will engage in face-to-face intensive learning workshops, virtual masterclasses, network learning opportunities and two sets of three-day field experience opportunities. Successful applicants will commence the program in Term 3, 2026.

Detailed information about the program can be accessed through the EFI Catalogue (Department of Education staff only) and all applicants are encourage to access this information before applying.

The Aspiring Principal Program is open to high performing educators who are committed to leading a state school as a principal. If you are an aspiring Level 1 or Level 2 school principal, you should apply for the Statewide Recruitment Pool and associated Small School Principal Preparation Program.

Mandatory Requirements:

Applicants must be permanent teachers or school leaders with the Queensland Department of Education.

Interested? To Apply:

• A brief resume (maximum 2 pages) including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor).
• A completed and signed copy of the attached Principal Endorsement document.
• Responses to the online questionnaire (the questionnaire will open after you have clicked apply and entered your personal details). The questionnaire includes extended response questions for the selection panel to consider.

It is recommended that prospective applicants read the detailed Flagship Programs Application Handbook available on the Aspiring Principal Program page on the EFI Catalogue (Department of Education staff only).

We 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.