The Opportunity Our Lady of Hope School, Greenwith, is seeking an inspirational and faith-filled Principal to lead a vibrant, inclusive Catholic primary school community. This is an opportunity for a committed Catholic leader to nurture faith, learning, and wellbeing, while strengthening strong partnerships with students, families, parish, and the wider community. The successful candidate will lead with vision, warmth, and high expectations, ensuring contemporary and inclusive teaching and learning that enables every child to flourish as a thriving person, capable learner, and future leader. Key Responsibilities Fostering Catholic Identity and Community Connections: The school prioritises maintaining a contemporary vision for Catholic identity, outreach, and strong community engagement. The successful candidate should be capable of building positive relationships within the school and broader community, nurturing a sense of belonging and purpose. Promoting Inclusive, Collaborative Culture: The school values inclusivity and collaboration, with an emphasis on genuine commitment to working alongside staff, students, families, and the broader campus. A successful candidate must be approachable and willing to work as part of a team, engaging all stakeholders. Upholding and Modelling Our Lady Of Hope Way Values: Candidates must demonstrate respect, responsibility, relationships, and resilience, actively modelling these values in all interactions and decisions. This is central to sustaining the school’s positive identity and culture. Driving High Expectations and Continuous Improvement: The school seeks someone with a vision for whole-school high expectations, committed to elevating practices through current pedagogy. The candidate should understand and align with the systems vision, implementing consistent processes and procedures, and fostering professional growth among staff. About You Committed Catholic leader with a deep, reflective faith and the capacity to articulate and lead Catholic identity in a contemporary school context, and active participation in a Eucharistic community. A strong commitment to inclusive and collaborative leadership, fostering positive relationships across the school community. A genuine focus on wellbeing and a student‑centred approach that supports the growth and success of every learner. Capacity to build and sustain a positive, values‑driven school culture. Commitment to developing and supporting staff through professional learning and high‑quality leadership. Ability to ensure consistent, high standards across all areas of school life through effective systems and practices. 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. Our Lady of Hope School, Greenwith, is a welcoming Catholic primary school committed to nurturing faith, learning, and wellbeing. Guided by The OLOH Way – respect, responsibility, relationships, and resilience – we work in strong partnership with families, parish, and community to support every student to flourish. 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 9:00am ACST, Monday 18 May 2026
