Head of School (Level 5) Secondary - Bentley Park College

Permanent
job
recruited via Department of Education and Training (Queensland) (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)

Job Reference QLD/FNR685485/26P

Closing date May 2, 2026

Location Cairns region,Far North Qld

Status
Permanent

Contact
07 4040 8122

About this job

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:

First opening its gates in 1997, Bentley Park College comprises Primary and Secondary Sectors, including a Special Education Program, on one of the largest school sites in Queensland.

Our mission is for students to achieve a complete Prep to Year 12 education in an environment that inspires excellence in Academia, Citizenship, The Arts, Technology and Sport.

Students experience quality teaching and learning and are motivated by the motto and vision, 'Aspire Learn Achieve'.

Diversity is celebrated and the values of respect, responsibility and resilience are proudly upheld.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• 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.
• Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant 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.*

Application Downloads

FNR685485_26P Role Description.pdf

Applicant Information Package.pdf