Principal (SC5) | NEW SCHOOL ESTABLISHMENT | Northern Suburbs Secondary School

Department for Education
Job reference: 858313
Location: 5114 - ANDREWS FARM
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

New Northern Secondary School - Principal Opportunity!

The successful leader will establish and grow the New Northern Suburbs High School in the newly developed Northern suburb of Eyre. Designed to serve up to 1,300 students in Years 7 to 12, the site will be 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.

If this sounds like a new adventure in your leadership career, then we welcome you to Bring your Brilliance to the Department for Education and encourage you to APPLY NOW!

Applications close: 15/10/2026 11:00 PM

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.