Head of Year, Somerset College
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
7 October 2026
Posted 8 Sep 2026
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Somerset College is one of Australia’s leading co-educational independent schools, educating students from Pre-Prep to Year 12 on its 22-hectare campus in Mudgeeraba on the Gold Coast. Guided by its vision of Personal Success, Global Outlook and Shared Humanity, Somerset is entering an exciting strategic chapter through its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, Daring to Be Bold. The College combines a longstanding commitment to excellence with an equally purposeful focus on wellbeing, belonging, character and conscience, preparing young people to thrive in a changing world. Its Senior School is distinguished by strong relationships, mutual respect and a commitment to ensuring students are supported academically, socially and personally to realise their potential.
Beginning in 2027 and reporting to the Deputy Head – Pastoral, the Head of Year is a significant pastoral leadership position responsible for the physical, emotional and academic wellbeing of students within a designated Senior School cohort. Working collaboratively with House Co-ordinators, Pastoral Care Group Tutors, teaching staff and College leaders, the Head of Year will create an environment in which every student is known, supported, appropriately challenged and encouraged to participate fully in College life. Visible, relational and highly responsive, they will provide leadership across student wellbeing, behaviour, academic engagement, transitions, year-level programmes and community relationships, while serving as an important point of connection between students, families and staff.
The Head of Year will bring …
Beginning in 2027 and reporting to the Deputy Head – Pastoral, the Head of Year is a significant pastoral leadership position responsible for the physical, emotional and academic wellbeing of students within a designated Senior School cohort. Working collaboratively with House Co-ordinators, Pastoral Care Group Tutors, teaching staff and College leaders, the Head of Year will create an environment in which every student is known, supported, appropriately challenged and encouraged to participate fully in College life. Visible, relational and highly responsive, they will provide leadership across student wellbeing, behaviour, academic engagement, transitions, year-level programmes and community relationships, while serving as an important point of connection between students, families and staff.
The Head of Year will bring …