Head of Year & Student Wellbeing Leader

St Paul's School; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

St Pauls School in Brisbane invites applications for Head of Year, a senior pastoral and leadership role across Year levels. You will oversee wellbeing programs, tutor structures, and House activities while ensuring a safe, inclusive school culture.

Working with the Director of Student Wellbeing, you will mentor staff, coordinate Chapel services, support academic progress, and lead initiatives that nurture emotional, social and spiritual growth in a diverse student body.

Qualifications

• Qualifications and contemporary teaching experience.
• High levels of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent administrative and written communication abilities.
• Experience in student welfare and managing expectations.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of the pastoral care of students.
• Ensure a safe school environment by responding to and reporting child safety concerns and supporting staff in meeting mandatory reporting obligations.
• Develop, implement, and refine wellbeing programs including Tutor classes, Year Level meetings, and House activities.
• Collaborate with the Chaplain in planning and enhancing Chapel services.
• Support Tutors in upholding the School's values and Behaviour Management Policy.
• Liaise with classroom teachers, Curriculum Leaders and parents to support students academically.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise Tutors in Tutor programs and House initiatives.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Administrative and written comms

Leadership / mentoring staff

Deadline-driven

Tools

TASS

Microsoft Office

Learning Management Systems

Job description

St Pauls School in Brisbane invites applications for Head of Year, a senior pastoral and leadership role across Year levels. You will oversee wellbeing programs, tutor structures, and House activities while ensuring a safe, inclusive school culture.

Working with the Director of Student Wellbeing, you will mentor staff, coordinate Chapel services, support academic progress, and lead initiatives that nurture emotional, social and spiritual growth in a diverse student body.