Year 9 Program Leader POL3

De La Salle College Malvern; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

De La Salle College Malvern in Melbourne seeks a Year 9 Program Leader (POL3) commencing Term 1, 2027. The role focuses on pastoral care, wellbeing and student development, liaising with mentors, middle school leadership, and wellbeing staff to support Year 9.

Remuneration will be based on the Teacher scale under the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022. The successful applicant will demonstrate strong teamwork, effective classroom management and a commitment to Lasallian values

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education or equivalent tertiary qualification.
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
• Experience in educational leadership within secondary settings.
• Commitment to Catholic education and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Year 9 pastoral care and wellbeing programs.
• Collaborate with middle school leadership to monitor academic progress and intervention.
• Manage year-level activities, excursions, and cocurricular involvement.
• Maintain professional standards and comply with child safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Pastoral care

Team collaboration

Student wellbeing

Curriculum planning

Education

Bachelor of Education

VIT registration

Job description

De La Salle College Malvern, a distinguished independent Catholic College for boys in Years 7 – 12, has a rich history since its founding in 1912. With two campuses in Malvern, we take pride in fostering a respectful, encouraging, and child-safe environment that upholds strong Lasallian values.

We have an exciting opportunity, Position of Leadership as Year 9 Program Leader (POL3), commencing Term 1, 2027.

Remuneration will be based on experience, following the Teacher scale of the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 (CEMEA).

De La Salle College is an integral part of the faith community of Malvern and Malvern East. De La Salle College is governed under the authority of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Limited (MACS). MACS is the employer of employees at De La Salle College.

We seek candidates with strong teamwork abilities, effective classroom management skills, and a dedicated commitment to the values of Catholic Education and contemporary pedagogues.

Job Description

• Liaise with the Class Mentors in their year level, Director of Middle School and / or Deputy Principal – Staff & Students and Student Psychologists to manage the pastoral care and personal counselling programs of all students in their year level, referring and maintaining communication with specialist staff when necessary;
• Be aware of the social, emotional, physical, academic and spiritual development of students in the year level, including the orientation of new students;
• In conjunction with the Director of Middle School and Data & Progression Leader, monitor students’ academic progress and design and implement appropriate intervention strategies;
• To monitor and coordinate year level activities and to support other cocurricular activities involving their year level members such as excursions, retreats, camps, etc;
• To work with the Deputy Principal – Staff & Students and Director of Middle School to implement appropriate arrangements for the College’s Wellbeing program;
• To be responsible for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of individual Case Management programs and liaising with external agencies when appropriate;
• Set the professional standards for members of their team – supporting the performance and development of Class/House Mentors in coming to understand the intrinsic links between wellbeing and learning;
• Adhering to the school's Child Protection Policy and Child Safety Staff Code of Conduct.
  Ensuring up-to-date student data management systems;
• Complying with ongoing professional development requirements as per VIT guidelines;
• Actively engaging in internal and external professional development to enhance teaching practices.
  Utilizing a variety of teaching methods and resources to effectively engage students in their learning journey.

Skills/Experience Required

• Bachelor of Education or relevant tertiary qualification (Masters Degree an advantage)
• Experience in relevant educational leadership.
• Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
• A strong commitment to Catholic education.
• Ability to build and maintain professional and caring relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Skills to create an engaging, educational, and challenging learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of all students.
• An eagerness to learn and grow in the field of education.
• Proficiency in implementing a differentiated curriculum and leveraging modern technology to support student learning.

Special Requirements

• At De La Salle College, the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children are paramount. Therefore, the successful applicant must demonstrate a clear understanding of and commitment to providing a safe environment for children.
• The successful applicant must hold a valid Victorian Institute of Teaching registration. While accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic school is advantageous, it is not a prerequisite.

Join our passionate team at De La Salle College and contribute to nurturing young minds in a supportive and thriving educational community.

Applications close 9:00am Tuesday 22 September.

Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.

Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

De La Salle College Malvern is an equal opportunity employer that promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.