Head of Year - Secondary (Commencing Term 1, 2027)

About the role

The King's College is seeking an experienced educator to join as Head of Year in its secondary school, commencing in Term 1, 2027. The position is full-time (FTE 1.0) and is offered in addition to a teaching load. It leads pastoral care, wellbeing, behaviour, engagement and academic progress for a year group, and provides line management and coaching to Pastoral Care teachers.

Key responsibilities

• Model Christian leadership and support the College's mission, values and faith-based culture.
• Lead student wellbeing, behaviour, engagement and academic progress within the allocated year group.
• Mentor and support Pastoral Care teachers to deliver consistent pastoral care.
• Build partnerships with students, families and staff, keeping confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Promote wellbeing through proactive intervention, case management, referrals and safeguarding.
• Analyse attendance, behaviour, wellbeing and academic data to identify needs and drive improvement.
• Foster an inclusive, culturally responsive year-group community.
• Work with College leaders and other Heads of Year on programmes for student wellbeing and personal development.
• Uphold child safety, safeguarding and wellbeing requirements.

Required profile

• Teaching experience in Years 7-12 in a secondary or K-12 setting.
• Experience in pastoral care, student wellbeing and behaviour management.
• Demonstrated leadership, including coaching and mentoring staff.
• Experience coordinating year-level, co-curricular and student development programs.
• Commitment to Christian education, child safety and inclusive learning.

Required skills

• Using student data to inform decisions and interventions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with students, families and colleagues.
• Organised, adaptable and committed to high standards of child safety and confidentiality.

What we offer

• A friendly, collaborative culture with a supportive team.
• Flexible and sustainable working arrangements.
• A wellbeing program supporting physical, emotional and mental health.
• Paid professional development opportunities.
• Salary packaging options (conditions apply).

Applications close on Friday, 6 November 2026. Applicants must submit a CV with three referees, proof of WWCC, citizenship or permanent residency and a police clearance, a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, and apply through the college's employment form, not through SEEK.