Head of Year (Head of Year)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
19 October 2026
Posted 9 Oct 2026
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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
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
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.
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