Classroom Teacher/Student Wellbeing Leader Pol 2

Christ The Priest Catholic Primary School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School in Melbourne is seeking a dynamic Student Wellbeing Leader to support the Principal and Leadership Team in planning and enacting wellbeing initiatives that align with the school’s vision and Catholic ethos.

The role emphasises leadership in Positive Behaviour Learning and a strong social-emotional focus, with regular classroom duties included. Appointment is a two-year leadership term with transition days before 2027 start date.

Qualifications

• Recent success and experience in a senior leadership position.
• Experience in Positive Behaviour Learning schools desirable.
• Accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school.
• Current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching, including a Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal and Leadership Team to plan, deliver and enact wellbeing initiatives across the school.
• Lead the school's Positive Behaviour Learning framework and social-emotional learning focus.
• Balance leadership responsibilities with regular classroom duties and teaching as needed.

Skills

Senior leadership

Positive Behaviour Learning

Religious Education teaching

Police Check clearance

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 17 November 2026

Year Level/Subject: August Enrolment: 515Christ the Priest is seeking applications for a dynamic and enthusiastic leader for the role of Student Wellbeing Leader. Whilst ongoing employment will be offered to the successful candidate, please note that the Position of Leadership is a two year appointment to which the school will follow the MACS reappointment processes. Position start date is Term 1, 2027 with transition days in Term 4 of 2026 ( dates to be negotiated).

The role of the Student Wellbeing Leader is to support the Principal and Leadership Team to plan, deliver and enact initiatives across the school, to realise the vision and mission of Christ the Priest Primary School.

Consequently, under the direction of the Principal, the Student Wellbeing Leader has shared responsibility for leadership in the ongoing development of Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School as a school of first choice for Catholic families within the St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Caroline Springs.

The role of Student Wellbeing Leader is a multi-faceted one and requires highly developed and proven interpersonal, communication, organisational, personnel management, policy development and implementation, student wellbeing, behaviour education, curriculum knowledge and administrative skills.

Christ the Priest is a Positive Behaviour Learning School. The successful applicant should be driven and dedicated to lead this approach along with a strong social and emotional learning focus. The school is in its eleventh year of the PBL journey and has established a universal approach to behaviour learning. The renewed focus in this area is toward ensuring consistency with the use of evidance informed strategies to manage behaviour and ensuring learning environments are high in engagement.

As all leadership roles at Christ the Priest, regular classroom duties and responsibilities will also be attached to this role. Christ the Priest is looking for someone who is willingness to assume and commit to some level of teaching and classroom involvement. This is necessary in order to respond fully to the emerging needs of our school.

Christ the Priest Catholic Primary School is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.

Special Requirements

• recent success and experience in a senior leadership position
• experience in Positive Behaviour Learning schools are desirable
• accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school
• current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching, inclusive of a Police Check.

NOTE: Please note, that an appointment may be made prior to the closing date if a suitable applicant has been identified fulfilling the requirements of the school and the position.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

485 Students
45 TeachingStaff
22 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Inspiring learners to grow, learn and succeed within a dynamic Catholic community.

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