Head of Students - Year 5
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
14 September 2026
Posted 7 Sep 2026
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Year range
5-12
School staff (FTE)
236.8
153.6 teaching · 83.2 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
2,033
Indigenous students
2%
Language other than English
23%
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
• Catholic School in the Edmund Rice Tradition
• Central location in Brisbane
St Laurence's College is a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice Tradition, with an enrolment of over 2,000 boys from Years 5 to 12.
Applications are invited for this permanent, full-time position of Head of Students - Year 5 to commence Monday 18 January 2027.
The Head of Students - Year 5, in conjunction with the Dean of Primary, is responsible for implementing the overall direction of Year 5 and, in particular, the pastoral care and formation programs for students within this year level, ensuring seamless continuity of learning and formation within the Primary School.
Under the leadership of the Dean of Primary, the Head of Students - Year 5 is expected to lead the promotion and development of effective strategies and programs that are based on contemporary research about boys' education, particularly learning and teaching, school behavioural management programs and student well-being issues in order to develop a caring, supportive and responsive environment for all students within these year levels.
The Head of Students - Year 5, in conjunction with the Head of Students - Year 6, form key roles within both the Pastoral Leadership Team and the Wellbeing and Engagement Teams. The Head of Students - Year 5 will lead positively and enthusiastically, complying with all EREA and College Policies and ensure that programs in Year 5 support the College mission.
Our College creates opportunities for every student to discover who he is meant to be. A leader in boys’ education since 1915, our School has built an …