The Opportunity Join Mount Carmel College as Head of Campus – Primary Campus (Pennington)! Due to internal growth and progression an exciting leadership opportunity exists for an experienced, faith-filled educator to join Mount Carmel College as Head of Campus – Primary Campus (Pennington), commencing Term 2, 2026. In this pivotal leadership role, you will be entrusted with advancing the College’s Catholic mission by providing strong spiritual, educational, and strategic leadership within our Primary Campus community. Working in partnership with the Principal and College leadership team, you will play a key role in shaping a nurturing, inclusive, and high-quality learning environment grounded in Gospel values. You will lead a vibrant primary school community where student wellbeing, faith formation, and academic excellence are central. With a strong focus on pastoral care and contemporary learning, you will ensure every child is known, valued, and supported to grow as a confident, curious, and compassionate learner. Through collaborative leadership, you will foster a culture of belonging, professional excellence, and continuous improvement, supporting both students and staff to thrive Key Responsibilities Provide visible and authentic leadership that promotes and strengthens the Catholic identity, ethos, and mission of the College. Lead excellence in teaching and learning across the Primary Campus, with a strong focus on explicit instruction, evidence-based practice, and the effective use of student data, including NAPLAN, to inform improvement. Champion equity and inclusion, ensuring all students, particularly those with disability or diverse learning needs, are supported to access high-quality learning and achieve their full potential. Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional school culture through effective leadership, communication, and relationship-building with students, staff, families, and the wider College community. About You Has a deep understanding of contemporary learning and teaching practices, particularly in literacy and numeracy. Values collaboration and has a proven ability to mentor and develop staff. Possesses highly developed communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills Committed to Catholic education and fostering a faith-filled, welcoming school culture. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a diverse and inclusive school community, fostering a culture of belonging, respect, and care. Highly organised and strategic in approach, with the ability to plan ahead, consult collaboratively, and make timely, well-considered decisions. Highly developed communication skills, with the ability to engage positively and professionally with students, parents, and staff. Confident and articulate public speaker, able to represent the College with clarity and credibility in a range of formal and informal settings. Please refer to the Position Description for further information About Us We are Catholic Education South Australia with almost 9,500 staff who are Raising Hearts and Minds of more than 56,000 students across our 101 Catholic Schools. Through our commitment to educational excellence, we provide dynamic, innovative, and personalised learning in a Catholic context, from Early Years to Year 12. How to Apply Cover Letter (2-page max) Experience relevant to the role What has motivated you to apply What do you hope to contribute to the School community Resume Applications close Wednesday 4 March 2026
