Head of Year (Head of Year)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
18 September 2026
Posted 29 Aug 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
PP-12
School staff (FTE)
162.9
104.8 teaching · 58.1 non-teaching
Students per teacher
14.6:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,526
Indigenous students
2%
Language other than English
12%
Girls vs boys
813 girls · 713 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Position Details:
Mother Teresa Catholic College is a Catholic K-12 co-educational College with a current student population of 1,750 students. The College is located in the rapidly growing suburb of Baldivis, situated about 60 kilometres south of Perth in the City of Rockingham.
The College is an inclusive learning community where learning experiences value diversity, enabling students to achieve their full potential and enjoy a sense of belonging.
With the inspiration of Mother Teresa’s example of outreach and love for all human beings, we strive each day to grow, in the words of our motto, “Strong in Faith and Love”.
The Head of Year provides leadership, direction and support to students, their parents/caregivers and staff identified with a designated year group at the College.
The Head of Year has direct responsibility to:
• Lead and promote the wellbeing of students.
• Lead and direct the respective Pastoral Care Team
• Develop and implement the Pastoral Care Programs
• Promote positive relationships with Parents/Caregivers.
Selection Criteria:
Strong track record in middle leadership in an educational setting.
Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and education content delivery.
Comprehensive understanding of current educational issues, including the Australian Curriculum, the Western Australian K-10 Curriculum and Year 11-12 WACE courses.
Excellent classroom practice.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent organisational and management skills.
Experience in supervising, mentoring and building capacity in staff.
Ability work independently as well as part of a t…