The Opportunity

St Joseph’s School is seeking a Principal to continue to build on the strong catholic identity and mission of the school and uphold the reputation of Catholic Education South Australia’s top performing school in NAPLAN literacy and numeracy. Priority areas and responsibilities include:

Sustainability and Strategic Leadership

Strengthen the presence of our middle school, making it the school of choice until Year 9.

Maintain prudent fiscal management to support future capital acquisitions and increase the school's footprint.

Develop business plans to ensure enrolment growth remains strong and an understanding of a workforce development strategy to optimise employment opportunities at the school.

Teaching and Learning

Develop leadership capability and foster a cohesive, professional culture focused on innovative, evidence-based best practices.

Ensure agile curriculum alignment with current teaching methodologies and student needs.

Create a distinct curriculum delivery for the Middle School years.

Community Engagement

Actively participate within the community to foster strong relationships and enhance the school's presence.

Foster connections with the P&F and wider parent group to enhance community engagement and contribution.

The Perks

Relocation

Pool motor vehicle

Paid leave between Xmas and NY

Up to 12 weeks renewal leave during tenure

$10,800 Study incentives during tenure

3 Professional Planning Days pa

3 Fallow Days pa

LSL portability

Why Clare?

Clare Valley Lifestyle: One of Australia’s premier wine regions, Clare offers a stunning blend of rolling vineyards, heritage towns, and scenic walking and cycling trails.

Strong Community Spirit: Clare is known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and active local involvement. It’s a town where relationships matter and people are valued.

Accessible Location: Just under 2 hours from Adelaide, Clare offers the perfect balance—close enough for city access, far enough to enjoy the peace and beauty of regional living.

About You

Is passionate about community and service to others.

Posses a sound educational knowledge around curriculum and pedagogical practices which elicit exceptional outcomes for young people

Is dedicated to advancing St. Joseph’s as the leading R-9 educational facility in the region.

Exhibit strong interpersonal skills and evidence of broad stakeholder engagement across community

Seek to participate within the community, including parish, families, local organisations, local industry persons etc.

About Us

We are Catholic Education South Australia with almost 9,000 staff who are Raising Hearts and Minds of more than 52,000 students in 101 Catholic schools. Through our commitment to educational excellence, we provide dynamic, innovative, and personalised learning in a Catholic context, from Early Years to Year 12.

Our schools work in partnership with families to educate and nurture the whole person, helping them to be thriving people, capable learners and leaders for the world God desires.