Principal

St Paul Lutheran School - Blair Athol

BLAIR ATHOL, SA 


Principal / Head of School

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 24 August 2026


- Lead a highly successful future focused Lutheran school - Respected faith-based education envrionment and connected community - Vibrant and nurturing co-ed primary school within high growth area

<p><strong>St Paul Lutheran School (SPLS)</strong>, located in Blair Athol (just 6km from the Adelaide CBD) is a future-focused Lutheran Primary School with a proud history of providing quality teaching and learning for over 50 years. &nbsp;With current enrolments around 250, the potential for growth is high.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>With long serving Principal Leila Mattner relocating home to Waikerie and highly experienced Principal James Heyne serving in an interim capacity, there is a unique opportunity for a new educational leader to build on their positive legacy. &nbsp;Reporting to the SPLS Chair and Board and working closely with the tight knit Leadership Team and sector support at LESNW, the Principal’s key responsibilities include:</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>providing faith-aligned leadership that embodies and promotes the Christ-centred Lutheran worldview and ethos of the School;</li> <li>leading, motivating and developing high performing educational, operational and support staff, with a strong focus on wellbeing across the school community;</li> <li>building deep, authentic relationships with staff, students, parents, key stakeholders and the wider community;</li> <li>overseeing the development and implementation of curriculum enhancements and achieving strategic objectives through structured planning processes;</li> <li>living and modelling a Lutheran worldview as it informs an authentic expression of faith-based education;</li> <li>overseeing the development and maintenance of contemporary educational facilities while ensuring sound governance of financial and physical resources.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced educational leaders with exceptional leadership, communication and strategic planning skills, along with strong business acumen.&nbsp; Candidates must demonstrate a clear vision which aligns with the strategic plan, and creative thinking and capacity to identify and pursue innovative opportunities that enhance learning and advance the strategic objectives of the school.&nbsp;Exceptional relationship skills, warmth, empathy and a genuine affinity with the ethos of St Paul Lutheran School will be important.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Make an enquiry to explore this opportunity to lead and further develop a respected Lutheran school in the thriving inner northern suburbs of this great City.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>How to Apply / Further Information</strong></p> <ul> <li>Visit&nbsp;<strong>stpaulba.sa.edu.au</strong> for further information about our school.&nbsp;</li> <li>Confidential enquiries are welcome to&nbsp;<strong>Andrew Reed&nbsp;</strong>and<strong> Justin Hinora</strong> on (08) 8100 8827.</li> <li>Visit&nbsp;<strong>henderconsulting.com.au</strong> for a job and person specification and to submit your application which should include a cover letter and CV uploaded as one PDF document<strong>.</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Applications close ideally by Monday, August 24, 2026</strong></p>