EACS is a dynamic and innovative educational institution committed to providing excellence in teaching and learning. We educate the whole child in mind, body and spirit. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best within a supportive community.

A Leader who is keen to play a part in a dynamic and growing community will find a rewarding career opportunity at Esperance Anglican Community School. All staff are expected to play a full part in the pastoral and co-curricular life of the school and must be supportive of the objectives and ethos of an Anglican education.

EACS is a child-safe School and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Esperance Anglican Community School seeks a committed and approachable leader to oversee pastoral care across the school and lead its Boarding House.

This position has become available following the internal promotion of the staff member who previously led both pastoral care and boarding. With boarding and school enrolments at their highest level in the school’s history, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to build on strong foundations and play a key role in the continued growth of both the school and its boarding community.

About the role

Reporting to the Principal, the Director of Pastoral Care and Boarding will develop and guide age-appropriate strategies, structures and programs that support students' wellbeing and their spiritual, emotional and character development. The Director of Pastoral Care and Boarding will help strengthen a positive pastoral culture across the school,



consistent with its vision, values and Anglican tradition. The Director of Pastoral Care and Boarding will also be responsible for the wellbeing of the boarding community along with the day-to-day running of the boarding house which is supported by the Senior Boarding Supervisor.

Key responsibilities

- Oversee pastoral care across the school

- Lead the Boarding House

- Develop and guide age-appropriate strategies, structures and programs that support students' wellbeing and their spiritual, emotional and character development

- Strengthen a positive pastoral culture across the school, consistent with its vision, values and Anglican tradition

- Lead the boarding staff team

- Maintain robust communication with families

- Respond to students' needs

- Ensure the boarding house operates safely and effectively

- Build strong relationships with students, families and staff

- Provide clear direction across both areas of responsibility

About you

- A committed and approachable leader
- A visible and caring leader

- Supportive of the objectives and ethos of an Anglican education

- Required to live on campus as this is a residential position





- Must comply with the School's Child Safe Policy and Procedures and Code of Conduct

- Must complete reference checks, a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check

Benefits

- Competitive salary

- Salary packaging - optional

- Tuition fee discount for children of employees

- PD and learning opportunities

- Generous regional allowances, including relocation costs
- A three-bedroom, two-bathroom house provided on campus

- Workplace and residential property located less than 1km to spectacular West Beach and the Esperance Township

Esperance Anglican Community School is committed to safeguarding children. The successful applicant will be required to comply with the School’s Child Safe Policy and Procedures and Code of Conduct, and to complete reference checks, a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check.

The Duties and Responsibilities Statement and EACS Employment Application Form are available on our website https://www.eacs.wa.edu.au/employment-at-eacs/

How to Apply

Applications must be emailed to: @eacs.wa.edu.au and include

· Completed EACS Employment Application Form

· A cover letter

· Curriculum vitae, including the names of three referees including current Principal

Further details regarding the position can be obtained by contacting Mr Jordan Smith Principal 08 9083 2 or via email ***@eacs.wa.edu.au

Applications close 12 noon Monday 19th October 2026.

Successful applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview, conducted either in person or online via Teams.

📌 Director of Pastoral Care and Boarding (Esperance)
🏢 Esperance Anglican Community School
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