Position Descriptor:

The successful leader will establish and grow the Recent Northern Suburbs High School at Lot 104 Petherton Road, Eyre, designed to serve up to 1,300 students in Years 7 to 12. Commencing with Year 7 students in 2028 and expanding progressively to full capacity by 2033. This role offers a unique chance to create a school from the ground up and leave a legacy for generations of young people and families.

As the founding principal, you will lead the creation of a school where the community thrives, and where every young person is known, valued, and inspired to achieve. You will foster a strong culture of purpose, belonging, and aspiration, celebrating diversity, ensuring every student is empowered to realise their strength and potential.

You will foster active, authentic learning and real-world challenge-based experiences that cultivate curiosity, creativity, and resilience. Under your leadership, students will be provided with meaningful opportunities to showcase their learning in public and collaborative ways, building confidence, agency, and the capacity to make a positive contribution to their community and beyond.

Located in the dynamic and diverse City of Playford, you will forge strong partnerships with local businesses, industries and community organisations aligned to the region?s economic and innovation priorities, including manufacturing, logistics, health care, agriculture and emerging technologies.





At the heart of your leadership will be the development of a highly skilled team of dedicated educators. You will cultivate a culture of excellence and, inclusion, and continuous improvement that empowers every learner to reach their full potential. In strong partnership with families and the wider community, and in active acknowledgement of Aboriginal peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land, you will prepare students to be active, compassionate citizens, ready to shape an inclusive and sustainable future.

Aligned with Our Strategy for Public Education, this role presents a unique opportunity to establish a school of excellence, inclusion, innovation and belonging, and make a lasting impact on the future of public education in South Australia.

For the duration of the school establishment period (2027) and enrolment ramp up (2028-2034) the remuneration of the successful applicant will be equivalent to Site Classification Level 5.

Please note that part time and flexible arrangements will be considered.

Site:

New Northern Suburbs Secondary Schl

Local Partnership:

Peachey

Tenure:

21/01/2027 to 24/01/2034

Fraction of time:

1.0

Classification:

PRNSC5 - Principal Site Classif. 5

Conditions:

$223,474 per annum FTE / Teacher Conditions

Information:

[email protected] phone 0408 149 309

School Website:

📌 PRINCIPAL SPECIAL CLASS - NEW NORTHERN SUBURBS SECONDARY SCHOOL ESTABLISHMENT (South Australia)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 South Australia