Pastoral Middle Leader - Years 7 - 9
Employment
Full time, Contract
Subject
General
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
10 November 2026
Posted 27 Oct 2026
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Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
81.5
56.8 teaching · 24.7 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
697
Indigenous students
10%
Language other than English
13%
Girls vs boys
697 girls · boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
St Monica's College is seeking applications for a Pastoral Middle Leader (Years 7 - 9) to join their college community for a 2027 start. This is a three (3) year contract with two (2) further three (3) year appointments subject to a satisfactory performance review at the conclusion of the initial middle leader contract. This position holds a substantive Permanent Teaching Position with the Diocese of Cairns.
The role of Pastoral Leader is to support the mission of the college through leadership founded on a commitment to the provision of quality education for the students. This involves:
- Developing and implementing effective pastoral practices which provide for students' wellbeing
- Ensuring that appropriate programs and processes are developed and followed at all levels to encourage students to embrace a way of living based on Gospel values and managing student behaviours which are contrary to this
- Coordinating the efforts of staff in students' holistic growth
- Developing partnerships with parents and carers
- Developing other appropriate partnerships within and outside of the school
- Middle Leaders are accountable to and under the direction of the College Principal, Line Managed by Deputy Principal - Pastoral Care