Head of School - (Senior) (Level 4) - Eagleby Learning Centre - Centre for Continuing Secondary Education

Eagleby Learning Centre is seeking an educational leader as Head of School for a temporary full-time position until 18 September 2026, unless otherwise determined. As the educational leader of the school, the Head of School will champion student achievement and wellbeing, uphold the school’s values, ensure effective governance and operational excellence, and strategically manage people and resources to deliver outstanding educational outcomes in a dynamic and future-focused learning environment.

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About the Role:

South East Region's Learning Centres is an Education Queensland facility that is committed to meeting the education needs of the community. The Centre offers the opportunity for people in the Eagleby/Beenleigh, Varsity Lakes, Helensvale and surrounding areas to undertake a range of education and training programs. The Centre offers quality programs at convenient times throughout the week and our friendly staff are interested in helping you to achieve your goal.

We offer a calm, quiet and flexible learning environment that delivers Queensland Education approved programs and nationally accredited Certificate courses to both school age and mature aged students.  The successful applicant will:

• 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.
• Active participants in life long learning and ongoing professional development.
• Form partnerships with parents, other government agencies, community groups, industry and business.
• Futures oriented and strategic.
• Understand the legislation and policies that impact on schooling.
• Manage resources to achieve 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 work history); and
• A 2-page written statement in response to 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.