Head of Year – Secondary: Wellbeing & Growth Leader

The King's College; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive culture

Job summary

The King’s College in Perth’s Southern Corridor invites applications for a Head of Year – Secondary, a full-time leadership role commencing in 2027. This pivotal position combines pastoral leadership with a teaching load, guiding wellbeing, engagement and academic progress within Year 7–12 while upholding our Christian ethos.

You will mentor Pastoral Care staff, collaborate with families and College leaders, and drive data-informed strategies to support every student’s growth, belonging and

Qualifications

• Experience leading student wellbeing and pastoral care.
• Proven leadership with coaching and mentoring staff.
• Ability to coordinate year-level programs.
• Strong ability to analyze student data to inform decisions.
• Excellent communication with students, families and colleagues.
• Commitment to Christian education and child safety.

Responsibilities

• Model Christian leadership and support the College’s mission.
• Lead wellbeing, behaviour, engagement and academic progress.
• Mentor Pastoral Care teachers to deliver effective care.
• Build partnerships with students, families and staff.
• Promote student wellbeing through intervention and safeguarding.
• Analyze attendance, behaviour and wellbeing data to drive improvement.
• Collaborate with College leaders to deliver wellbeing programs.
• Uphold child safety and professional boundaries.

Skills

Pastoral care

Team leadership

Data-driven decisions

Student wellbeing

Communication skills

Christian education

Job description

The King’s College in Perth’s Southern Corridor invites applications for a Head of Year – Secondary, a full-time leadership role commencing in 2027. This pivotal position combines pastoral leadership with a teaching load, guiding wellbeing, engagement and academic progress within Year 7–12 while upholding our Christian ethos.

You will mentor Pastoral Care staff, collaborate with families and College leaders, and drive data-informed strategies to support every student’s growth, belonging and