Learning & Teaching Leader (P-6 Wellbeing) POL-3

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools; Caroline (WI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools is seeking a Wellbeing Leader to model relational leadership and embed wellbeing practices across the school. The role focuses on strengthening wellbeing through evidence‑informed practice, teacher confidence and alignment with the leadership team.

The position is full‑time and will lead planning, support classroom pedagogy and foster staff capability to ensure student wellbeing outcomes across the school community.

Qualifications

• Accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School or be undertaking accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Lead whole‑school wellbeing initiatives and align with school priorities.
• Support classroom pedagogy and facilitate teacher planning for wellbeing.
• Grow staff capability and embed evidence‑informed wellbeing practices across the school.

Skills

Relational leadership

Wellbeing knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

Staff development

Feedback receptiveness

Collaborative leadership

Curriculum alignment

Job description

Role Description/Criteria

As we appoint our next Positions of Leadership, we are seeking a highly motivated and skilled relational leader who is committed to improving wellbeing outcomes by strengthening evidence-informed practice, teacher confidence and capability, and consistency of wellbeing practices across the school. The Wellbeing Leader combines strong wellbeing knowledge with exceptional relational leadership. The Wellbeing Leader works collaboratively with other leaders to ensure the wellbeing of all aligns with the school's broader strategic priorities. The Wellbeing Leader grows the expertise, confidence and independence of teachers so that high-quality wellbeing practices become embedded across the school. This is an important leadership role within the broader leadership team. The full-time allocation enables the leader to facilitate teacher planning, support classroom pedagogy and lead wellbeing throughout the school. The contract is an ongoing teaching position with a (POL 3 for a 3-year contract). We are seeking a candidate who builds and demonstrates the following:

• Psychological safety
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Emotional intelligence and self-awareness
• Ability to build staff capability
• Ability to receive and act on feedback
• Collaborative leadership
• Alignment with Principal and Leadership Team direction
• Whole-school thinking
• Professional integrity and confidentiality
• Commitment to student outcomes and full flourishing of all

Selection Criteria Attached

Please see the role description for further details.

Should you be shortlisted for an interview, the interviews will take place on Friday October 9.

Applicants must have (or be undertaking) accreditation to teach Religious Education in a Catholic School and have a commitment to the MACS and Child Safety Code of Conduct. Applicants must have three referees listed. For experienced teachers, your current principal will be contacted, so please ensure that they are aware of your application.

If you have enquiries about this position or the school, please contact the school on 7378 5500 or [e-mail] or [e-mail]

Please find attached:

• MACS Code of Conduct
• Child Safety Code of Conduct
• Wellbeing Leader Role Description
• Wellbeing Leader Selection Criteria