Head of Pastoral Care (Primary)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
6 October 2026
Posted 8 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
R-12
School staff (FTE)
43.2
23.8 teaching · 19.4 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
302
Indigenous students
8%
Language other than English
12%
Girls vs boys
172 girls · 130 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
In this role, you will oversee pastoral care, behaviour management, and student wellbeing across the Primary school, while contributing to whole-school leadership.
Why Join Harvest?
Harvest Christian College is situated on the stunning Copper Coast, offering the perfect blend of community, lifestyle, and opportunity. With pristine beaches just minutes away, the Clare Valley wine region nearby, and Adelaide an easy 90-minute drive, our location offers an exceptional place to live and work.
- Join a thriving school that is part of the Tyndale Group of Christian Schools, providing stability, growth, and shared professional resources
- Work in a school culture that values authenticity, encouragement, and faith in action
- Benefit from generous and transferable entitlements across campuses, and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing
- Enjoy the support of a collaborative leadership team, dedicated to innovation and excellence
About the Role
We are looking for a leader who:
- Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills to successfully engage students, staff and parents
- Can guide students in behavioural and disciplinary matters based on Christian principles consistent with the College’s ethos
- Can develop and implement policies relating to student behaviour management
- Works effectively as part of a leadership team, fostering support and cooperation
- Can handle sensitive issues with sound judgement and confidentiality
- Brings a teaching component to the role, maintaining a close relationship with the student body and current best practice
- Is dedicated to Christian educat…