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Position Type
School Leadership
Commence Date
28 Apr 2025
Employment Status
Fixed Term / Contract
FTE/Hours per week
Full Time
Subject(s)/Grade
$195,287 base - package negotiable

Role Details

  • Term 2 commencement or negotiated
  • Salary package negotiated based on experience 
  • Relocation support provided
  • Click the Position Description button to view the Information Package

The Opportunity

St James School is seeking a dynamic and faith-driven Principal to lead our vibrant, co-educational Catholic school. With a strong foundation in the Josephite tradition, our school serves as a beacon of faith, learning, and community.

This is an exciting opportunity to drive a school improvement agenda, ensuring:

  • Strong faith formation and the integration of Gospel values in all aspects of school life.
  • High-quality teaching and learning with a focus on literacy and numeracy excellence.
  • A positive and engaged school community with strong partnerships between families, staff, and students.
  • Continued school growth, strategic planning, and capital development.

About You

As an inspirational leader, you will bring a deep commitment to Catholic education and a passion for student success. You will be a strong people leader, fostering a positive, supportive, and high-performing school culture.

Key qualities and skills include:

  • A commitment to faith formation and the Josephite tradition.
  • A collaborative and relational leadership style that inspires staff, students, and families.
  • Strong instructional leadership, ensuring high-impact teaching and learning.
  • The ability to drive evidence-based school improvement and strategic growth.
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills within the school and wider community.

Why Join Us?

At St James School, you will be part of a supportive and engaged regional school community that values faith, education, and connection.

This role offers:

  • The opportunity to lead a dedicated team of educators in a thriving school.
  • A strong, engaged parent and parish community that values high-quality Catholic education.
  • The chance to contribute to the legacy of Catholic education in the Diocese of Port Pirie.
  • A welcoming regional lifestyle in the beautiful Mid-North of South Australia.

If you are a passionate and experienced leader ready to guide St James School into the future, we invite you to apply.

 

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Screening requirements apply.

 

St James School

Jamestown
Co-Ed
R-6
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How to Apply

  1. One page covering letter.
  2. Two page statement addressing the following:
  • Your motivation for applying.
  • Your Catholic education leadership journey
  • Share a recent example of professional learning that you have undertaken and how this has impacted your leadership and outcomes in your school?
  • How would you describe the way you lead and nurture a Catholic school community?
  • Describe areas of speciality or interest in your professional practice and how you might apply these at St James School.  
  1. Resume including contact details of three professional referees.
Direct Applications To
Abbie Bortolotti, Talent Management Lead
Email
talent@cesa.catholic.edu.au
Close Date
9am Monday 3 Mar 2025

It is required that a CESA Employment Declaration be completed and submitted with your application.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates and appoint prior to the closing date. 

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