Year 6 Coordinator

Pedarecc; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

EAP counselling

Staff car parking

Job summary

Pedare, located in Golden Grove, Adelaide's north-east, seeks a Year 6 Coordinator to lead wellbeing and personal development for Year 6 students. You'll work with Year 6 Core Teachers and the Pastoral Care Team to deliver targeted programs and maintain strong ties with families.

The role requires a current SA Teaching Registration, WWCC, RRHAN certificate, and a commitment to after-hours availability. Some out-of-hours work and a three-year tenure with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Current South Australian Teacher Registration is required.
• WWCC clearance is mandatory.
• RRHAN certificate is required.
• First Aid and CPR certification preferred.
• Academic transcripts and qualifications to be provided.

Responsibilities

• Know every Year 6 student and promote growth and wellbeing with Year 6 Core Teachers.
• Develop proactive programs to support student wellbeing.
• Identify and manage at-risk students.
• Provide leadership to Year 6 Core Teachers.
• Monitor academic performance via assessments and reports.
• Collaborate with Pedare staff and communicate with families.

Skills

Pastoral care leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Education

Teaching Registration SA

Job description

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

All certificates and qualification(s) must be provided to the College prior to commencement of employment; and the College requires the applicant to disclose any information relevant to their eligibility to engage in activities involving children and young people.

Our Culture:

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

• 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

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