2027 House Leader

Marian College; Ararat; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 118,000; Part time

Job summary

Marian College Ararat is seeking a House Leader on a permanent/ongoing Part Time (0.40 FTE) basis commencing 2027, under the Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022. The role focuses on student wellbeing and pastoral care within the House, collaborating with staff, parents and students to foster belonging.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised teaching qualification with VIT registration, demonstrate strong communication, differentiation skills, and a commitment to Catholic

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualification and current VIT registration.
• Suitability for child-related work and background checks.
• Ability to differentiate learning for diverse student needs.
• Competence in educational technologies.
• Commitment to Catholic Identity and Mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead student wellbeing and pastoral care within the House.
• Support social, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing.
• Build positive relationships with students, families and staff.
• Liaise with parents regarding wellbeing, progress and behaviour.
• Maintain appropriate student discipline and uphold College expectations.
• Support Homeroom and subject teachers in holistic student development.
• Implement wellbeing initiatives and interventions to foster belonging.
• Ensure care aligned with College vision and mission.
• Contribute to the wider College community and Catholic identity.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Differentiated instruction

Educational technologies

Catholic identity & mission

Wellbeing integration

Education

Teaching qualification

VIT registration

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.40 FTE)

Applications Close: 16 October 2026

House LeaderCommencing: 2027 School YearEmployment: Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022 (CEMEA 2022)Position of Leadership: House Leader – POL 3Teaching Salary: T1-1 $79,589 – T2-6 $118,063Time Allowance - 11 lessons per cycle

Marian College is a Kildare Education Ministries School in the Brigidine tradition. We offer co-educational schooling for students in Years 7 to 12 and promote high expectations, respectful relationships, perseverance and inclusivity.

About the Role

The House Leader will play a significant role in promoting and developing a Catholic school community grounded in the Brigidine tradition and guided by the Kildare Ministries values of compassion, justice, hospitality, courage, hope and wonder.

The House Leader is responsible for leading and supporting student wellbeing across their House, including the provision of general and targeted pastoral care and overseeing House events. The role involves working collaboratively with students, parents, Homeroom (TA) teachers, subject teachers and other members of the College community to promote positive student outcomes and ensure a strong sense of belonging.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading student wellbeing and pastoral care within the House
• Supporting the social, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing of students
• Building positive, respectful and trusting relationships with students, families and colleagues
• Liaising effectively with parents and carers regarding student wellbeing, progress and behaviour
• Maintaining appropriate student discipline and ensuring College expectations are upheld
• Supporting Homeroom (TA) teachers and subject teachers in promoting the holistic development of students
• Implementing appropriate wellbeing initiatives and interventions that support students to develop a strong sense of identity, personal worth and belonging
• Ensuring that each student is cared for in accordance with the vision and mission of the College
• Contributing positively to the wider College community and its Catholic identity

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Recognised teaching qualification and current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration
• Be a person suitable to engage in child related work and be willing to undertake all required employment and background checks
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Capacity to differentiate learning and respond effectively to students with diverse abilities, needs and backgrounds
• Competence in the use of educational technologies
• Understanding and commitment to Catholic Identity and Mission, and the values that underpin the College community
• A demonstrated capacity to effectively embed wellbeing principles into classroom practice through the School Wide Positive Behaviour System

Commitment to Child Safety

Consistent with our mission as a Catholic school in the Brigidine traditions, Marian College is committed to a culture of child safety and a zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff are expected to uphold the primacy of safety and wellbeing of our students. The House Leader must:

• adhere to Child Safety legislation and College requirements
• place the best interests of students at the centre of all decisions and actions
• be familiar with and comply with the Marian College and KEM Child Safe Code of Conduct and Child Safety
• Demonstrate duty of care to students in relation to their physical and mental wellbeing
• participate in ongoing professional learning in child safety and wellbeing
• promote a culturally safe and inclusive learning environment, catering for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, LGBTQIA+ students and those with diverse learning needs
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following essential attributes:

• models appropriate behaviours when engaging with children
• Understands the social, emotional, and physical wellbeing needs of young children
• Maintains confidentiality to safeguard children in accordance with school requirements
• Demonstrates empathy and compassion in responding to concerns about child safety
• Promotes student voice, empowering children and young people to express their views and concerns.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed

437 Students
37 TeachingStaff
20 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Offers VET

Marian College Ararat is a Catholic, Kildare Education Ministries school in the Brigidine tradition. Offers secondary, co-educational schooling for years 7 to12. Located in country Victoria, one hour west of Ballarat in the Grampians region. It is a beautifully resourced school in terms of its staff and educational infrastructure. Our education aims at developing the whole child within a caring community underpinned by Christian values.

Applications close: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 4.00 pm.

Shortlisted candidates may be interviewed before the closing date.

To discuss this role further, please contact Human Resources on 5352 3861.