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Head of Junior Schoolanzuk Education • Adelaide, AU
Head of Junior School

Head of Junior School

anzuk Education • Adelaide, AU
8 days ago
Job description

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.

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.

Applications close: Thursday 24 September 2026, 5 pm

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.

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