Principal

PREMED SENIOR COLLEGE; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Premed Senior College in Adelaide is seeking a visionary Principal to lead the school through its establishment phase and guide its long-term development.

This full-time (or part-time) role commences Term 1, 2027 or earlier by negotiation, offering the opportunity to shape curriculum, recruit and mentor staff, and build a high‑performing, inclusive school culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Principal or senior educational leader.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience, ideally with school establishment or improvement.
• Strong knowledge of SACE curriculum and contemporary pedagogy.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
• Commitment to innovation, student wellbeing and continuous improvement.
• SA teacher registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to build the school’s academic and operational foundations.
• Lead curriculum implementation across Pre-SACE and SACE faculties.
• Recruit, mentor and manage a growing teaching team.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and high-performance school culture.
• Ensure compliance with ESB, SACE and all relevant education standards.
• Engage with parents and stakeholders to build strong school-community partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Mentoring

Education

SA teacher registration

Job description

Premed Senior College is a newly registered independent school offering Pre-SACE and SACE Stage 1 & 2 programs. We are seeking a visionary and experienced Principal to lead the school through its establishment phase and guide its long-term development. This full-time (or part-time) position commences Term 1, 2027 or earlier by negotiation.

What you will be doing

Providing strategic leadership to build the school’s academic and operational foundations

Leading curriculum implementation across Pre-SACE and SACE faculties

Recruiting, mentoring and managing a growing teaching team

Fostering a positive, inclusive and high-performance school culture

Ensuring compliance with ESB, SACE and all relevant education standards

Engaging with parents and stakeholders to build strong school-community partnerships

What we are looking for

Proven experience as a Principal or senior educational leader

3–5 years of leadership experience, ideally with school establishment or improvement

Strong knowledge of SACE curriculum and contemporary pedagogy

Excellent communication and team leadership skills

Commitment to innovation, student wellbeing and continuous improvement

SA teacher registration

What we offer

Competitive Principal-level salary package

Opportunity to lead and shape a school from the ground up

Professional autonomy and supportive governance

A meaningful role in shaping student futures

About us

Premed Senior College is a new independent school in Adelaide focused on academic excellence, STEM learning and student wellbeing. We are building a modern, inclusive and forward-thinking school community dedicated to empowering students for future success.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a principal?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Head of Senior School?
• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
• Do you have current teacher's registration in Australia?