Pastoral Leader

Brisbane Catholic Education; Gold Coast City; Sur place; AUD 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Career development

Competitive remuneration

Salary packaging

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport access

Résumé du poste

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is seeking a passionate Pastoral Leader for Assisi Catholic College, Upper Coomera. Lead pastoral care, supervise staff, and oversee induction of new teachers within a faith‑based learning community.

You will monitor holistic student development, coordinate welfare activities, manage behaviour, and drive professional learning. A Catholic faith commitment and accreditation are required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading religious education and pastoral care in a Catholic school.
• Ability to monitor holistic student development across academics, spiritual and wellbeing.
• Knowledge of behaviour management for a safe learning environment.
• Experience organizing pastoral activities such as camps, retreats, or enrichment events.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Strong financial management and budget planning within a school.
• Catholic accreditation or equivalent.
• Catholic faith required.

Responsabilités

• Provide leadership in pastoral care for a designated group of students.
• Supervise teachers involved in student pastoral care, offering guidance.
• Oversee induction for new teachers within your area or supervise it elsewhere.
• Monitor holistic development including academic, social, spiritual, and physical aspects.
• Coordinate staff efforts focused on student welfare and align with school ethos.
• Manage student behaviour per school policies to ensure safety and respect.
• Organise pastoral activities such as camps and retreats with relevant staff.
• Stay updated on best practices in student care and share insights for staff development.
• Handle budgeting and allocation of resources within area of responsibility.

Connaissances

Pastoral leadership

Student wellbeing

Team supervision

Budget management

Professional development

Catholic schooling

Formation

Catholic Religion Accreditation

QCT Registration

Description du poste

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education .

Summary

Assisi Catholic College, Upper Coomera is seeking a passionate and dedicated Pastoral Leader to foster student wellbeing, engagement and a strong sense of belonging within our College community

• Location: Assisi Catholic College - Upper Coomera

This is a continuing teaching appointment, with an initial appointment into the Middle Leader position including Middle Leader Allowance, concluding at the end of the current triennium (December 2029). Two subsequent three-year appointments with the Middle Leader Allowance can be offered subject to satisfactory performance in the position and the ongoing existence of the position.

About our school

Assisi Catholic College is a beautifully designed P-12 Brisbane Catholic Education co-educational school, with an enrolment of approximately 1,520 students. Our college is dedicated to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and faith-filled learning environment where every student is empowered to achieve their full potential. We seek passionate and professional staff members who are independent, flexible, creative, and energised by the challenges of teaching in a contemporary educational setting.

Our outstanding facilities and innovative models of schooling support personalised, teacher-guided independent learning, community-based programs, adaptable spaces, and innovative learning technologies in a 1:1 environment.

At Assisi, we believe in holistic education, nurturing not only academic excellence but also the spiritual, physical, emotional, and social development of our students. Our commitment to creating a culture of collaboration, innovation, and community is evident in our everyday practices and interactions.

The College offers four phases of learning: Early Years (Prep-Year 3), Junior Years (Years 4-6), Middle Years (Years 7-9), and Senior Years (Years 10-12). As an authentic P-12 institution, Assisi Catholic College is characterised by continuity and connection across all learning phases and activities. Our leadership approach is guided by servant leadership principles, prioritising the needs of our students and staff. We are committed to continuous improvement and professional growth to provide the best possible educational experience.

Guided by our patrons, St Francis and St Clare, the College is deeply committed to the Gospel values of peace, love, truth, social justice, and ecology. Our commitment to environmental sustainability is reflected in our campus design and various energy-efficent practices. Our motto, "Peace through Justice," encapsulates our core values.

If you share our passion for education and dedication to student growth and well-being, we encourage you to explore opportunities to join our professional and supportive team. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Providing leadership in pastoral care for a designated group of students, ensuring their well‑being aligns with the school's mission and values.
• Supervising teachers involved in student pastoral care, offering guidance and support for effective practices.
• Facilitating the induction process for new teachers within your area of responsibility or overseeing their induction when handled by other experienced staff.
• Monitoring students' holistic development, including their academic performance, social interactions, spiritual growth, and physical health, and addressing concerns through appropriate measures.
• Coordinating efforts among staff focused on student welfare, fostering teamwork and aligning activities with the school's ethos.
• Managing student behaviour in line with the school's behaviour management policies, promoting a safe and respectful environment.
• Organising and overseeing pastoral activities such as camps, retreats, and other events that enrich the informal curriculum, collaborating with other personnel as needed.
• Staying updated on best practices in student care and welfare through ongoing professional development and sharing insights to enhance staff learning.
• Handling financial and material resources within your area of responsibility, including budget planning and managing allocated funds effectively.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Experience in teaching, and leading the teaching of, religious education to provide leadership in pastoral care, ensuring the well‑being of students aligns with the school's ethos and values.
• Strong capability to monitor students' holistic development, addressing academic, social, spiritual, and physical concerns as necessary.
• Knowledge of behaviour management practices to promote a safe and respectful learning environment.
• Experience in organising and overseeing pastoral activities such as camps, retreats, or enrichment events, collaborating effectively with relevant personnel.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, implementing best practices in student care and sharing insights with staff.
• Experience in school leadership, or a role providing support and leadership to Catholic schools, or equivalent experience. including strong financial management skills, including budget planning and effective handling of material resources within your area of responsibility.
• Hold Accreditation to Teach Religion in a Catholic School, or equivalent from another Diocese.
• For this position you are required to be Catholic.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers.

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards :

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Salary packaging and salary‑sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport access- discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters acommitment to the safeguarding of childrenand promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility . The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.