Principal

PRINCIPAL

Cornerstone College

MOUNT BARKER, SA

Principal / Head of School

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 14 November 2025

This is a unique opportunity to lead a successful, inclusive school with a strong culture and a determined focus on attracting, retaining and developing people who are genuinely committed to the very best pedagogical and wellbeing outcomes for young people.

Founded in 1990, Cornerstone College is a leading co-educational Lutheran secondary school for Years 7–12, nestled in the thriving community of Mount Barker in the beautiful Adelaide Hills. In 2026, the College will support the flourishing of over 750 students through a world-class approach to learning and wellbeing.

With a mission of individual excellence, learning and responsibility for life, Cornerstone College has a bright future – and creates bright futures.

Reporting to the College Board, this is a rare opportunity for an outstanding educational leader to guide Cornerstone College as Principal. The Principal will provide spiritual, educational, operational, industrial and financial leadership and will be a committed Christian who embraces and draws upon the rich tradition of Lutheran spirituality.

The successful candidate will be a highly experienced educational leader with the passion and capacity to lead a dynamic vision for teaching and learning. They will foster an environment where students strive for individual excellence, learn from their missteps and celebrate their achievements.

Importantly, the Principal will embody the values and leadership practices outlined in the Lutheran Growing Deep Leadership and Formation Framework, modelling servant leadership, relational integrity and a commitment to lifelong learning. A collaborative and empowering leadership style, combined with the expertise and enthusiasm to nurture a creative, forward-thinking and faith-inspired educational community, is essential.

As a role model for staff and students, the Principal will demonstrate energy, engagement and a deep commitment to seeking excellence. They will motivate, inspire and give witness to a faith that does justice for all members of the College community.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a successful, inclusive school with a strong culture and a determined focus on attracting, retaining and developing people who are genuinely committed to the very best pedagogical and wellbeing outcomes for young people.

Visit cornerstone.sa.edu.au for further information on our client.

Confidential enquiries are welcome to Andrew Reed and Bernie Dyer (08) 8100 8848.

Your application should include a cover letter and CV uploaded as one PDF document. Please click on the Apply Today button to submit your application.

Please contact the number above if you do not receive an auto response email acknowledging your application.

Cornerstone College

MOUNT BARKER, SA

http://www.cornerstone.sa.edu.au

Principal: Mr Tom Brennen

Affiliation: Lutheran

Teaching Level: Secondary

Gender: Coed

901 Students

84 Teaching Staff

54 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Offers VET

Cornerstone College is a co-educational Lutheran College for Years 7-12. We are a caring Christian community nurturing within students a growing relationship with Christ which promotes individual excellence, learning and responsibility, for life.