Introduction

Applications are warmly invited from experienced, dynamic and highly relational Christian leaders for the role of Head of Primary School at Hills Christian Community School in Verdun, South Australia, commencing in 2027.

Hills Christian Community School (HILLS) is a unique school set in a wonderful natural environment on over 19 acres and focused on nurturing young people to become outstanding members of our community. We provide a high quality educational program firmly based on Christian values. HILLS has inspired and taught young people since opening as a Primary School in 1983. HILLS is now an ELC to Year 12 non-denominational school on one campus with over 680 students.

- Permanent Full Time (1.0 FTE) Teaching Position

- 5 Year Tenured Position of Responsibility (POR) with maximum 0.2 teaching load

Role Purpose

The Head of Primary shall provide authentic Christian leadership and day-to-day management of the Primary School to ensure the best experiential and educational outcomes for all students. The ideal candidate will bring with them experience in leading and inspiring innovation and change, with demonstrated success in community engagement.



As a leader, you will be self-managed, act strategically, communicate effectively, be accountable and responsible, set transparent goals and persist in achieving them, have a vision for the future, manage complexity, foster creativity and innovation, promote team building and teamwork and be adaptable. You will uphold and model our values of Respect, Integrity, Courage, Empathy and Excellence.

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Head of Primary will actively participate in the leadership and decision making for the School through participation in strategic discussions and collaborative team meetings. The Head of Primary will lead the Primary staff and be responsible for implementing the School’s Statement of Aims and Objectives, and its Statement of Belief in the context of the Reception to Year 6 student body.

For application instructions please visit: www.hills.sa.edu.au/employment

Applications close 5pm Friday 6th November 2026
Applications will not be accepted via Seek Quick Apply

📌 Head of Primary School (Verdun)
🏢 The Hills Christian Community School
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