Principal - St Joseph's School, Peterborough

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

• Competitive Salary + Pool Vehicle & Relocation
• Shape the future of a close-knit regional community
• Strong leadership support and development available
• Information Package

Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) and the Diocese of Port Pirie are searching for the next Principal of St. Joseph’s School, Peterborough.

About The School

St Joseph’s School is a co‑educational Reception to Year 9 Catholic school located in Peterborough, approximately 250 kilometres north of Adelaide. Grounded in the spirituality and legacy of St Mary MacKillop and the Josephite tradition, the school provides a welcoming and personalised Catholic education where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish.

The school’s vision is to educate “thriving people, capable learners and leaders for the world God desires”, with a strong commitment to providing every student with the opportunity to develop to their full potential.

With current enrolments of approximately 73 students, St Joseph’s is a small and growing school with strong connections to families, parish and its local community. The school also works collaboratively with neighbouring Catholic Josephite schools across South Australia’s mid-north.

This is a community with aspirations for continued growth, including further developing its Middle Years offering, strengthening contemporary learning opportunities and planning responsibly for future infrastructure and resources.

About The Role

As Principal, you will nurture the Catholic identity and Josephite tradition of St Joseph’s while leading a strong culture of learning, wellbeing, inclusion and community.

This is an opportunity for a hands‑on, relational and authentic leader who wants to be part of the everyday life of their school. The community is looking for a Principal who will know their students and families, support and develop staff, build strong community connections and bring a clear vision for the continued growth and development of St Joseph’s.

About You

• A commitment to Catholic education and faith leadership
• Strong contemporary educational leadership and a commitment to high-quality teaching and learning
• The capacity to lead and develop an engaging Reception to Year 9 learning environment
• A highly relational, visible and genuine approach to leadership
• The ability to build trusted partnerships with students, staff, families, parish and the wider community
• A commitment to student and staff growth, inclusion and wellbeing
• Strategic thinking and sound stewardship to support the school’s continued growth and development

Why Peterborough?

Peterborough offers the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of country living while becoming part of a community where connections are genuine and your contribution can have a real impact.

Located approximately 250 kilometres north of Adelaide, Peterborough provides an authentic South Australian regional lifestyle and an opportunity to become closely connected with the school, parish and broader community.

For the right leader, this is more than a Principal appointment. It is an opportunity to become an important part of a close‑knot community and help shape the future of Catholic education in Peterborough.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package, including salary of $214,879
• Relocation assistance
• Access to ongoing professional development and leadership formation
• Strong collegial support through CESA and the Diocese of Port Pirie
• The opportunity to lead a growing Reception to Year 9 Catholic school
• A leadership role where you can have a visible and direct impact on students, staff, families and community
• The opportunity to help shape the future direction and continued growth of St Joseph’s School

Learn more about St Joseph’s School Peterborough.

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