Principal
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
2 November 2026
Posted 16 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
R-9
School staff (FTE)
12.5
6.5 teaching · 6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
9.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
62
Indigenous students
27%
Girls vs boys
34 girls · 28 boys
Socio-educational background
Well below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
- Competitive Salary + Pool Vehicle & Relocation
- Shape the future of a close-knit regional community
- Strong leadership support and development available
- Click here for the Information Package
Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) and the Diocese of Port Pirie are searching for the next Principal of St. Joseph’s School, Peterborough.
This is an exciting opportunity for a faith-filled Catholic educator to lead a close-knit Reception to Year 9 school, where relationships matter, leadership is visible and the Principal has the opportunity to make a genuine difference to students, families and the wider community.
About the School
St Joseph’s School is a co-educational Reception to Year 9 Catholic school located in Peterborough, approximately 250 kilometres north of Adelaide. Grounded in the spirituality and legacy of St Mary MacKillop and the Josephite tradition, the school provides a welcoming and personalised Catholic education where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish.
The school’s vision is to educate “thriving people, capable learners and leaders for the world God desires”, with a strong commitment to providing every student with the opportunity to develop to their full potential.
With current enrolments of approximately 73 students, St Joseph’s is a small and growing school with strong connections to families, parish and its local community. The school also works collaboratively with neighbouring Catholic Josephite schools across South Australia’s mid-north.
This is a community with aspirations for continued growth, including further developing its …