Overview

Educating approximately 1,200 students from Reception to Year 12, Pedare is an independent, co-educational Anglican and Uniting Church day school founded in 1986, situated at Golden Grove in the north-east of Adelaide.

We are committed to fostering partnerships with families that enable students to excel in their learning, develop a strong sense of self-worth, and build the skills to contribute to local and global communities.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an innovative and visionary Head of Middle School to join our College Leadership Team commencing in January, 2027. This is a 5-year tenured executive leadership position, reporting directly to the Principal.

As Head of Middle School, you'll be instrumental in driving the strategic direction of Pedare, ensuring our continued success and delivering the highest standard of education. You'll work closely with leadership and staff, providing vision and fostering a supportive environment for the ongoing development and wellbeing of our Middle School students and dedicated staff.

The Head of Middle School will:

- Provide strategic leadership in the priority areas of the current Strategic Plan
- Demonstrate a commitment to the Christian faith and the capacity to communicate that faith effectively to the College community both in word and action
- Support the Deputy Principal - Teaching and Learning to lead and manage the Middle School educational program
- Support the Deputy Principal - Student Life and Wellbeing to lead and manage the Middle School wellbeing, student leadership and student life programs
- Demonstrate high level interpersonal and communication skills
- Lead and review Middle School policies and programmes to ensure Pedare meets legislative and regulatory requirements




- Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to personal professional development
- In collaboration with the Manager People and Culture, Deputy Principal - Teaching and Learning and Head of Senior School, consult with the Principal about staff employment, induction, and deployment

What we need

- Proven school leadership experience commensurate with the role
- A current Teacher Registration Certificate in South Australia
- A current Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect (RRHAN) Certificate
- A current South Australian Working With Children Check (WWCC)

All certificates and qualification(s) must be provided to the College prior to commencement of employment. The College requires the applicant to disclose any information relevant to their eligibility to engage in activities involving children and young people.

Our Culture

At Pedare we facilitate and nurture a vibrant, professional and team-oriented workplace where everyone is welcomed, respected and included. The Head of Middle School is integral to leading the culture of our Middle School Community.

- Purposeful, meaningful and rewarding senior leadership work
- Not-for-profit salary packaging options (details via Maxxia )
- Free confidential counselling and support via our EAP program
- Ample staff carparking

Next Steps

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, a current Curriculum Vitae and the names of three (3) professional referees.

Please address your application to Naomi Bruce, Manager People and Culture, and submit it no later than 9:00am on Wednesday, 5 August 2026 .

Only applications from suitably qualified teachers, registered (or eligible for registration) in South Australia will be considered.

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