St Paul’s College is a co-educational R-12 Catholic College in the Edmund Rice tradition. With the Primary Years Precinct warmly educating approximately 350 students from Reception to Year 6, we invite applications for aspiring and experienced educational leaders who are passionate about wellbeing in schools, contributing to a Primary Years Leadership Team, and being an important member of our vibrant college community.

Applications are sought for the following leadership position:

Acting Head of Wellbeing (Primary Years) [POR4]

A vital role within our Primary Leadership Team, we are seeking applications from suitable candidates, commencing Term 4 2025 (13 October 2025) to fill a replacement position until the end of the 2026 school year, totaling 5 school terms. This is a full-time position.

The Head of Wellbeing (Primary Years) is a significant leadership position and has a responsibility for the social, emotional, and pastoral development of all students in Primary Years. There is a teaching component as part of this position.

About You
Applicants will need to:

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of wellbeing initiatives and responses that meet the needs of staff and students in Primary Years

Lead the pastoral, social, emotional and wellbeing development of all students in Primary Years

· Have an excellent understanding and use of Restorative Practices, Trauma-aware practices and effective strategies to assist students to self-regulate and develop skills of personal responsibility and positive well-being

Create a learning environment that is engaging and inclusive of all students, particularly those for whom English is an additional language and those with additional learning, social and/or emotional needs

Communicate effectively to build positive partnerships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader community

Be an energetic, positive, dynamic educator who is committed to engaging in professional dialogue and working collaboratively within a flexible learning environment

Demonstrate leadership capability across multiple areas of education as a member of the Primary Leadership Team.

About Us

St Paul’s College is a thriving co-educational Catholic R–12 college that embraces a holistic approach to education. We are proud to foster a Faith-filled culture, be Relationship-focused, strive for Excellence and are proud of being a Diverse community. Our FRED values are woven into every aspect of college life.

At St Paul’s, we are committed to developing respectful, confident, compassionate and capable learners who are curious about the world and empowered to make a difference. We value strong partnerships with families and believe in creating a warm, inclusive environment where every student and parent feels welcome and connected.

For any additional information or to arrange a walk-through of our Primary Precinct, please contact the HR Team at [email protected]

Applications are to be submitted via the St Paul’s College website
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Your application must include:

· Letter of Application

· Resume (listing three referees)

· A statement addressing the Key Accountabilities of the PID (no more than two A4 pages)

Applications close: Monday 7 July 2025 10am

Applicants will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates and appoint prior to the closing date.