Head of Year (Head of Year)

Kolbe Catholic College · Rockingham, WA

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

19 October 2026

9 days remaining

Posted 9 Oct 2026

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About Kolbe Catholic College

School type

Co-educational

Year range

7-12

School staff (FTE)

129.3

91.6 teaching · 37.7 non-teaching

Students per teacher

13.9:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

1,270

Indigenous students

4%

Language other than English

16%

Girls vs boys

629 girls · 641 boys

50%
50%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

Position Details:

Status: Full-time ongoing 
Commencing: 1 January 2027 

The Head of Year is responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of the Pastoral Care program that meets the needs of the students of the particular year level. In so doing the Head of Year will work collaboratively with the Pastoral Care teachers within the relevant Year level portfolio. They will be required to be an experienced teacher and demonstrate the ability to inspire teachers and students. Embracing contemporary pedagogies, they will be innovative in their approach and further enhance the College’s dynamic and authentic learning environment.  

The Head of Year, although accountable to the Principal, will work in close collaboration with the Deputy Principals (Year 7,9,11 and 8,10,12) who have responsibility for the total overview of pastoral care coordination within the College. They also form part of the Pastoral Leaders team at the College, responsible for the whole school pastoral vision.  

As with all staff, and particularly those in leadership positions, it is essential that the Head of Year strives to witness Gospel values to the whole school community. It is important that the Head of Year, as in all leadership positions in Catholic schools, continues to develop both spiritually and professionally. Full job description is available at the College’s website.  

Confidential enquiries may be made by contacting our Vice Principal, Mr Mike Pickford via email at mike.pickford@cewa.edu.au. In keeping with the Australian Privacy Policy we are required to advise that unsuccessful applic…

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