Principal (Level 6) - Nanango State High School

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

Job Reference QLD/DSR679950/26T

Closing date March 8, 2026

Location Darling Downs - Maranoa

Contact
0457 502 177

About this job

About Us:

Established in 1982 Nanango State High School is a small rural secondary high school of on average 600 students. Nanango State High School is located 190km North West of Brisbane and 140km North of Toowoomba. Nanango State High School caters for students from Years 7 to Year 12 with current enrolment numbers at 498. The ideal principal will lead an improvement agenda built around innovation, quality teaching and learning, inclusive practices and strong community partnerships.

Nanango has a proud tradition in both curricula and extra curricula activities. We have great modern facilities that allow students to experience many ‘real world' experiences at school. We pride ourselves in providing individual programs for all students.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Lead the school community in developing and committing to a shared vision that delivers high-quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Model ethical, values-based leadership while embedding inclusive and socially just practices across all aspects of school life.
• Establish and sustain high expectations for student achievement and staff performance, promoting a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, government agencies, community groups, industry, and business to enhance opportunities and outcomes.
• Demonstrate strategic, future-focused leadership through sound knowledge of relevant legislation and effective management of human, financial, and physical resources to achieve school goals.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to apply:

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 2-page response to the 'How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description - addressing points 1 and 2 only.

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

Applicant Information Package.pdf

DSR679941_26T - Role Description.pdf