Principal (Level 5) - Gilston State School

job

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

Job Reference QLD/SER688390/26T

Closing date May 24, 2026

Location Gold Coast

Contact

07 5617 6152

About this job

Who We Are:

Gilston State School continues to service our local population and increasingly is a school of choice for families who travel daily from a range of surrounding locations.

We are proud of the reputation we have established and unashamedly infuse family values into our everyday operations.

We believe that individuals are responsible for their own behaviours and emphasise this in creating a social climate that is founded on the schoolwide positive behaviour program.

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 maximum two-page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to Key Capabilities 1 - 4 under "How you will be assessed'.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description
• Applicants seeking additional information regarding school improvement planning for Gilston SS can contact Kaylah Pearse, Business Services Officer via email. Kaylah.Pearse@qed.qld.gov.au

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

SER688390_26T Role Description.pdf

Applicant Information Package.pdf