Director of Student Wellbeing (Secondary) | South-West Sydney

Applications are invited for the following role at an independent school, located in Sydney’s South Western Suburbs. This K- 12 School offers an excellent teaching and learning environment and holds strong ties to the local community. In its short history, this school has developed an enviable reputation for its standards and achievements, emphasising academic excellence, pastoral care, faith and cultural understanding. This school seeks a dynamic, experienced, and committed educational leader to lead its Secondary School. The successful applicant will have a high-level responsibility for academic improvement and the ability to demonstrate data driven monitoring and progress of teaching and learning outcomes as well as oversight of the operations of the Secondary School. They will have the key task of working with Secondary staff to drive academic improvement and oversee the welfare of students across Years 7 -12. This independent school proudly employs applicants from a diverse range of faith and cultural backgrounds.

About the Role:  

• Director of Student Wellbeing (Secondary)
• Leadership Allowance Level 3
• 0.4 FTE Teaching Load
• Full time, Permanent
• Commencing Term 1, 2023

The successful applicant will:

•  Oversee the welfare needs of students in Years 7 to 12, in liaison with the Head of Secondary, classroom teachers, Heads of House, and parents
• Coordinate behaviour management issues in Years 7 to 12
• Advise and implement procedures to improve communication channels with teachers, parents, and students
• Support the Secondary Section (Years 7-12) of the College staff by visiting classrooms and advising with respect to welfare, counselling, helping, monitoring progress and encouraging staff
• Assist with support mechanisms for teachers, particularly marginal and beginning teachers within the Secondary Section (Stages 4-6) of the College, ensuring that all Wellbeing programs meet the needs and requirements of NESA
• Participate in organising and overseeing Student Induction & Orientation Days, as well as Information Sessions and Open Nights.
• In conjunction with the Head of Secondary, and Heads of House, implement the College Accountability Model and behaviour procedures, ensuring appropriate support structures and mechanisms are in place, providing discipline and counsel for students when required (using where appropriate the principles of Restorative Justice and Positive Psychology). All frameworks will be informed by the school’s faith principles

Selection Criteria: 

• Tertiary qualifications education and minimum of Proficient Teacher Accreditation (NSW) or equivalent.
• Hold or have the ability to be registered with WWCC  
• Previous Leadership experience in a similar role is preferred
• Post graduate qualifications in curriculum/pedagogy or educational leadership is advantageous, but not essential
• Ability to provide current and relevant references from Middle Management/Executive Leadership level (please note referees will not be contacted prior to your express approval, and all applications are treated in complete confidentiality) 
• Have the right to work in Australia 

To apply for this role please email your CV to rachel.ballan@tes.com quoting the Job Reference number TES2211-552607  Please note only suitable applicants will be contacted.