Head of House

St. Michael's Grammar School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff tuition discounts

On-site café

Sporting complex

Employee assistance program

Staff association

Job summary

St Michael’s Grammar School invites applications for Head of House, a leadership role guiding Year 7–12 pastoral care, wellbeing and engagement. The role includes mentoring House Tutors, building strong student-family relationships and shaping school life with a co-Head of House.

With 0.40 time allowance, you will lead a connected House culture, work with a collaborative wellbeing team and contribute to strategic wellbeing initiatives across the School.

Qualifications

• Aligned with the school’s ethos, vision and values.
• Demonstrated leadership and staff management skills.
• Expert knowledge of wellbeing and pastoral care practices.
• Understand developmental and learning needs of students.

Responsibilities

• Lead and nurture a connected House culture that promotes belonging, inclusion and student engagement.
• Build authentic and productive relationships with students, families and staff.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of House Tutors, fostering consistency and excellence in pastoral care practices.
• Support the academic, social and emotional development of students through proactive pastoral leadership.
• Work collaboratively with wellbeing, learning support and educational leaders to ensure students receive appropriate and timely support.
• Use student data, wellbeing information and professional judgement to identify trends and coordinate interventions.
• Mentor student leaders and empower students to contribute positively to House and School life.
• Contribute strategically to the ongoing development of student wellbeing programs and initiatives across the School.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Pastoral care

Communication

Education

Teaching qualifications

Job description

Head of House (Leadership - 3 year tenure) and ongoingTeaching Opportunity

Leadership Opportunity | Student Wellbeing & Pastoral Care

At St Michael's Grammar School, we believe that exceptionaleducation is grounded in connection, belonging and relationships.We are seeking an accomplished and student-centred educator to joinour School as a Head of House, a pivotal leadership role thatshapes the academic, social and emotional growth of young peopleacross Years 7-12.

As a Head of House, you will lead a vibrant House community,guiding students, supporting families and developing a team ofHouse Tutors to ensure every student is known, valued and supportedto thrive. Working in partnership with a co-Head of House andalongside a highly collaborative wellbeing and educationalleadership team, you will play a significant role in fosteringstudent wellbeing, engagement, leadership and achievement.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced educatorwho is passionate about pastoral leadership and seeks to furtherdevelop their leadership capabilities within a progressive andvalues-driven school community.

Key Responsibilities:

The Head of House will:

• With a 0.40 time allowance you will lead and nurture aconnected House culture that promotes belonging, inclusion andstudent engagement.
• Build authentic and productive relationships with students,families and staff.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of House Tutors, fosteringconsistency and excellence in pastoral care practices.
• Support the academic, social and emotional development ofstudents through proactive pastoral leadership.
• Work collaboratively with key wellbeing, learning supportand educational leaders to ensure students receive appropriateand timely support.
• Use student data, wellbeing information and professionaljudgement to identify trends and coordinate interventions.
• Mentor student leaders and empower students to contributepositively to House and School life.
• Contribute strategically to the ongoing development ofstudent wellbeing programs and initiatives across theSchool.

About You

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A strong commitment to holistic education and studentwellbeing.
• Proven leadership capability and experience working withyoung people.
• Exceptional relationship-building and communicationskills.
• The ability to lead and develop colleagues throughcoaching, support and collaboration.
• Sound judgement and confidence in managing complex studentwellbeing matters.
• A commitment to building inclusive communities where allstudents can flourish.
• A desire to contribute positively to the broader life andculture of the School.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

• Be aligned with the School’s ethos, vision and values
• Hold a current VIT registration and relevant teachingqualifications
• Demonstrate strong leadership and staff managementskills
• Possess expert knowledge of wellbeing and pastoral carepractices
• Understand the developmental and learning needs of studentsacross year levels

Why St Michael’s?

• Culture of continuous improvement and celebratingsuccess
• Stimulating work and learning environment
• Student tuition discounts for children of full-time staff,available from commencement
• Exceptional resources and facilities
• Active Staff Association focused on staff collegiality andwellbeing
• Access to the Schools on-site café and sportingcomplex
• Staff benefits and Employee Assistance Program

St Michael’s Grammar School is one of Australia’s leadingco-educational, independent schools, offering exceptional learningopportunities from Kindergarten to Year 12. Renowned for ourinnovative approach to teaching and learning, we are deeplycommitted to student wellbeing and fostering a strong sense ofsocial justice.

Student Safety and Wellbeing

St Michael’s Grammar School is committed to Student Safety andWellbeing. As such, the successful applicant will be expected tosatisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School’sStudent Safety and Wellbeing Policies and Code of Conduct. Thesedocuments may be downloaded from the School’s website.

All staff at St Michael’s must:

• Always demonstrate and ensure compliance with the School’sChild Safety Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct andcomplete regular training in Child Safety standards.
• Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and youngpeople to whom we provide services.
• Ensure that your interactions with children and youngpeople are positive and safe.
• Provide adequate care and supervision of children and youngpeople in your charge.
• Act as a positive role model for children and youngpeople.