Year 6 Coordinator

Pedare Christian College; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Job summary

Pedare Christian College is seeking a Year 6 Coordinator to lead pastoral care for Year 6 students and coordinate wellbeing initiatives within the Middle School. The role involves collaboration with Year 6 Core Teachers, counsellors, and staff to promote student welfare and academic progress.

The role requires current South Australian Teacher Registration, WWCC, RRHAN, and First Aid/ CPR certs, with a 3-year term and potential extension.

Qualifications

• South Australia Teacher Registration Certificate required.
• WWCC (Working With Children Check) required.
• RRHAN certificate required.
• First Aid and CPR Certificate preferred.
• Academic transcripts and degrees/certificates required.

Responsibilities

• Know every Year 6 student and promote their growth and development with Year 6 Core Teachers.
• Develop proactive programs to ensure optimal student wellbeing.
• Identify and manage students identified as at risk.
• Counsel students on disciplinary matters and liaise with Deputy Principal – Student Life and Wellbeing and Head of Middle School.
• Provide leadership and support to Year 6 Core Teachers.
• Monitor student academic performance through assessments, reports and regular consultations.
• Promote a trusting, caring classroom approach.
• Collaborate with Pedare staff across teams.
• Maintain welfare focus for students and relate teacher-student relationships to pastoral/educational aspects.
• Some out-of-hours work may be required.

Education

South Australia Teacher Registration Certificate

WWCC (Working With Children Check)

RRHAN certificate

First Aid & CPR Certificate

Academic Transcripts and Qualifications

Job description

Year 6 Coordinator

Location: Pedare Employment Type: FP - Full-Time Permanent Department: Middle School Teachers Closing Date: 29 Sep 2026

About Pedare

Educating almost 1,200 students from Reception to Year 12, Pedare is an independent, co-educational Anglican and Uniting Church day school founded in 1986, situated at Golden Grove in the north-east of Adelaide.

We are committed to fostering partnerships with families that enable students to excel in their learning, develop a strong sense of self-worth, and build the skills to contribute to local and global communities.

The Opportunity

Due to an internal promotion, we're looking for our next Year 6 Coordinator to join our team commencing in January 2027. The Year 6 Coordinator will oversee the personal wellbeing of students at their year level, to maximise the benefits they gain from their schooling and ensure the highest level of pastoral care. The Year 6 Coordinator is responsible for developing, leading and facilitating appropriate activities and programs for students in Year 6.

The Year 6 Coordinator will join the Pastoral Care Team and will work closely with the Head of Middle School, Deputy Principal - Student Life and Wellbeing, Assistant Head of Middle School, Community Coordinators, Year 7 Coordinator, Year 6 Teachers, College Counsellors, Chaplains, Diverse Learning Team, Director of Outdoor Education and other staff in the provision of appropriate pastoral care.

Close and effective communication with students, staff and families is essential in this role, as is a willingness to work outside normal school hours. The Year 6 Coordinator is expected to be available for student / staff / parent contact before school, after school and during breaks as required. The Position of Responsibility tenure is for an initial 3-year term, with a further potential 2 years offered after the completion of a role and incumbent review, underpinned by a permanent teaching position.

The Role

• To know every student across Year 6 and, together with the Year 6 Core Teachers, promote their individual growth and personal development
• To develop proactive programs and practices to ensure optimal student wellbeing
• To identify and manage students who are identified as risk
• To counsel students on serious matters of discipline. To liaise as required on these matters with the Deputy of Principal - Student Life and Wellbeing and Head of Middle School
• To provide effective leadership, guidance and support to Year 6 Core Teachers
• To monitor the academic performance of each student through assessments, reports, and regular consultations with Year 6 Core Teachers as necessary
• Promote a trusting and caring approach within the classroom
• Ability to collaborate with other Pedare staff
• Ability to relate well to students, recognising both the pastoral and educative aspects of the student-teacher relationship
• Maintain an interest in the welfare of students and promote the wellbeing of students
• Some out of hours may be required due to role requirements

What We Need

• A current South Australian Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect (RRHAN) certificate
• Current Teacher Registration Certificate in South Australia
• First Aid and CPR Certificate (preferred)
• Academic Transcripts and Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates, Statements of Service

Our Culture

At Pedare we facilitate and nurture a vibrant, professional and collaborative workplace where everyone is welcomed, respected and included.

Your Benefits

• Purposeful, meaningful and rewarding work
• Not-for-profit salary packaging options (details via Maxxia)
• Free confidential counselling and support via our EAP program
• Ample staff carparking

Next Steps

Applications, including a letter of application addressing the selection criteria, Curriculum Vitae and the names of three (3) professional referees should be received by 9am Tuesday, 29 September 2026 and be addressed to: Laura Smith, People and Culture Officer.

Only applications from suitably qualified teachers, registered (or able to be registered) in South Australia, will be considered.