Principal - St Monica's Parish School, Walkerville Catholic Education South Australia Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

The Opportunity An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and faith-filled leader to serve as Principal of St Monica’s Parish School, Walkerville, commencing Term 4 2026 St Monica’s Parish School is a welcoming reception to Year 6 catholic primary school, where learning is personalised, contemporary and centred on the development of the whole child – socially, emotionally and spiritually. The Principal will lead a vibrant school community, building on the strong foundations established through faithful leadership and a culture of partnership with families, parish and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide strong spiritual, educational and strategic leadership as the faith and learning leader of the school
- Lead and nurture an authentic Catholic identity and mission across all aspects of school life
- Drive continuous improvement through evidence-informed strategic and school improvement planning
- Foster a culture of high expectations in teaching, learning and student wellbeing
- Build and sustain collaborative relationships with staff, families, parish and the broader community
- Lead, mentor and develop staff, promoting professional growth and collective efficacy
- Ensure effective governance, compliance and stewardship of school resources and operations,



including student safety and wellbeing

About You

Demonstrates a deep commitment to Catholic education and faith formation

Proven leadership experience in a school or system context

Brings solid strategic capability and a commitment to continuous improvement

Prioritises student learning, wellbeing and inclusion

Builds positive, respectful relationships with diverse stakeholders

Possesses highly developed communication, interpersonal and organisational skills

Models integrity, authenticity and a collaborative leadership approach

About Us

St Monica’s Parish School is a caring and inclusive Catholic primary school in Walkerville (R–6), where students are known and supported to thrive. Grounded in the Josephite tradition, we offer contemporary, personalised learning within a strong, faith-filled community that values belonging, partnership and the development of the whole child. We are Catholic Education South Australia with almost 9,500 staff who are Raising Hearts and Minds of more than 56,000 students across our 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.

Applications close Monday 3 August 2026, 9am.

Principal - St Monica's Parish School, Walkerville Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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📌 Principal - St Monica'S Parish School, Walkerville (Adelaide)
🏢 Catholic Education South Australia
📍 Adelaide