Head of Pastoral Care (Primary)

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

6 October 2026

27 days remaining

Posted 8 Sep 2026

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About Harvest Christian College

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

57%
43%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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…

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