Job Type: Full Time Contract
Location: SPSC Main Campus
Job Category: Leadership
About St Peter’s College
Founded in 1847, St Peter’s College is an Anglican boarding and day school for boys committed to being an exceptional community of learning centered on truth, respect and service.
With an established reputation for academic excellence, our aim is to instill in students the desire and capacity to consistently seek to improve their own lives and, importantly, that of those around them.
The School is located just two kilometres from the city centre on a single 80-acre campus. The magnificent grounds accommodate beautiful buildings, both historic and modern and the School’s educational facilities and sports fields are excellent. Our modern, purpose built Boarding House provides accommodation for 100 students from within Australia and overseas.
Over 1650 students from diverse backgrounds and abilities are educated at the School from the Early Years to Year 12. This diversity contributes powerfully and directly to the quality of a boy’s education. We are committed to being a boys’ school that promotes responsible relationships and positive attitudes towards girls and women. We are uncompromising in being a safe and inclusive learning community respectful of diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and nationality.
Job Description
About the position:
St Peter’s College is seeking applications to appoint a Head of House in our Senior School. A Head of House, in partnership with the Deputy Head of Senior School - Students, Deputy Headmaster - Head of Senior School, and the other Heads of House, is responsible for the care and support of students and for fostering their social, academic, spiritual and emotional well-being. The Head of House seeks to achieve the aims of the House system by coordinating appropriate programs, approaches and support structures. The core purpose of the position is to know each student in their House and to best look after their wellbeing.
This position also includes a 0.7 FTE teaching load that will be determined by the Deputy Headmaster – Teaching and Learning.
This is a 5-year tenured leadership position, with a permanent teaching substantive, to commence at the beginning of the 2027 School year.
Please refer to the Position Description for further information.
Desired Skills And Experience
As the successful applicant you will:
- Have a willingness to support the School’s values and Anglican ethos.
- Hold relevant teaching qualifications.
- Demonstrated high level of competency in teaching practice.
- Leadership experience in an educational setting.
- Have a South Australian Teachers Registration and Working with Children Check.
- Provide evidence of completed training in Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) – Fundamentals & Masterclass and First Aid.
Why Work For Us
St Peter's College offers a welcoming learning community connected by a shared vision and values. Our staff take great pride in delivering an exceptional education experience for our students who are motivated to learn, and for our families who truly value their partnership with the School. We foster a collaborative and supportive work environment where knowledge and expertise are built through professional growth and development opportunities. Our incredible facilities are complemented by the resources required to engage students in innovative and creative ways. With a focus on the pastoral care and wellbeing of both staff and students, the inclusive, community-focused culture of the School provides an environment in which staff are supported to perform their best.
How To Apply
Please address applications to the Headmaster, Mr Tim Browning and include a CV and cover letter in one document explaining your skills, capabilities, experiences and reasons for applying.
Applications close Monday 20th July 2026. The School reserves the right to interview applicants prior to the closing date and to proceed to appointment if a suitable candidate is identified.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Julia De Corso, People and Culture Advisor on (08) 8404 0436
The successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School's Child Protection Policy.
St Peter's College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
