Department for Education, South Australia
PRINCIPAL SPECIAL CLASS - SCHOOL ESTABLISHMENT - NEW NORTHERN SUBURBS SECONDARY SCHOOL (SC5)
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Position No: 2027-1922-PRN-M1-0-1
Applications Close: 15/10/2026 11:30 PM
Position Descriptor
The successful leader will establish and grow the New 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.
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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, 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.
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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 School
Local Partnership: Peachey
Tenure: 21/01/2027 to 24/01/2034
Fraction of time: 1.0
Classification: PRNSC5 - Principal Site Classification 5
Conditions: $223,474 per annum FTE
Teacher Conditions Information: Kristen.masters@sa.gov.au
Phone: 0408 149 309
School Website:
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We value a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences and encourage all suitable applicants to apply. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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