Catholic School Principal - Relocation & Growth Leader

Catholic Education SA; Peterborough; On-site; AUD 193,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Leadership formation

Strong collegial support from CESA &Di

Job summary

Catholic Education South Australia invites applications for the Principal role at St Joseph’s School, Peterborough. The successful candidate willlead with faith, foster a caring community and guide learning across a Reception to Year 9 program within a close‑knit regional setting.

The role requires a hands‑on, relational leadership style, strong connections with students, families and parish, and a clear growth plan for future infrastructure and resources.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Catholic education and faith leadership.
• Strong contemporary educational leadership and a commitment to high‑quality teaching and learning.
• Capacity to lead and develop an engaging Reception to Year 9 learning environment.
• Relational, visible and genuine leadership approach.

Responsibilities

• Nurture Catholic identity and Josephite tradition while leading a culture of learning, wellbeing, inclusion and community.
• Be a hands-on, relational leader who knows students and families and develops staff.
• Build strong community connections and articulate a clear vision for growth and development.

Skills

Catholic education leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Visible leadership

Job description

Catholic Education South Australia invites applications for the Principal role at St Joseph’s School, Peterborough. The successful candidate willlead with faith, foster a caring community and guide learning across a Reception to Year 9 program within a close‑knit regional setting.

The role requires a hands‑on, relational leadership style, strong connections with students, families and parish, and a clear growth plan for future infrastructure and resources.