Head of Junior School

St Peter's Girls' School; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

St Peter’s Girls’ School in Adelaide invites applications for the role of Head of Junior School (Reception to Year 6). The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership, guiding school improvement and student wellbeing across a contemporary learning environment.

Reporting to the Principal and a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead staff development, use data to inform practice, and foster belonging across the school community. Start date: Term 1, 2027.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in school improvement and culture
• Relational, values-driven leadership
• Passionate about contemporary pedagogy and student wellbeing
• Experience developing high-performing teams and leadership capability

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of the Reception to Year 6 Junior School
• Champion contemporary teaching, learning and student wellbeing
• Lead, develop and inspire staff through professional learning and mentoring
• Use research, data and evidence to drive improvement and innovation
• Build strong relationships with students, families and the School community
• Contribute strategically as a member of the Senior Leadership Team

Skills

Strategic leadership

Relationship-building

Staff development

Change management

Communication

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in Educational Leadership

Degree in Education or related field

Job description

We warmly invite applications from passionate and relational educational leaders to become the next Head of Junior School at St Peter’s Girls’ School.

The Role

St Peter’s Girls’ School is seeking an inspirational and experienced educational leader to provide strategic and operational leadership of its Junior School.

Reporting directly to the Principal and as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead the vision and future direction of the Junior School, fostering a culture of belonging, high expectations and continuous improvement.

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for an accomplished educator who can inspire people, strengthen educational practice and build meaningful connections across the School community.

About St Peter’s Girls’ School

For more than 130 years, St Peter’s Girls’ School has provided outstanding educational opportunities for students from Early Learning through to Year 12.

Located on a beautiful all-in-one campus in leafy Stonyfell, just 5km from Adelaide’s CBD, the School provides a contemporary learning environment supported by spacious grounds and state-of-the-art facilities.

Guided by the values of courage, creativity and compassion, St Peter’s Girls’ fosters collaboration, creative thinking and innovation, developing motivated and curious students with a genuine love of learning.

The Opportunity

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of the Reception to Year 6 Junior School
• Champion contemporary teaching, learning and student wellbeing
• Lead, develop and inspire staff through professional learning, coaching and mentoring
• Use research, data and evidence to drive educational improvement and innovation
• Build strong relationships with students, families and the wider School community
• Contribute strategically as a member of the School’s Senior Leadership Team

You Are

• An accomplished educational leader with demonstrated experience leading school improvement
• A relational and values-driven leader who builds trust, connection and community
• Passionate about contemporary pedagogy, curriculum innovation and student wellbeing
• Skilled in developing high-performing teams and building leadership capability
• A strategic thinker who can translate vision into effective practice
• Committed to creating an inclusive environment where every student is known, supported and empowered to thrive

Experience with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and postgraduate qualifications in Educational Leadership, Primary Education or a related field will be highly regarded.

Start Date: Term 1, 2027

Applications will be reviewed as received, and St Peter’s Girls’ School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Child Safety Commitment

St Peter’s Girls’ School is committed to providing a safe, respectful and nurturing environment where the safety, dignity and wellbeing of every child is paramount. The School maintains rigorous child protection practices and expects all members of its community to share this commitment.