Pastoral Middle Leader - Years 7 - 9

St Monica's College · Cairns, QLD

Employment

Full time, Contract

Subject

General

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

10 November 2026

13 days remaining

Posted 27 Oct 2026

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About St Monica's College

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

100%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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

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