Full-time | Head of Year – Secondary | Commencing 2027

Full-time | Head of Year – Secondary | Commencing 2027

The King’s College | Perth’s Southern Corridor

The King’s College is a thriving co‑educational Christian school providing Kindergarten to Year 12 education to more than 1,000 students in Perth’s southern corridor. As a ministry of The King’s Chapel, we are a community of people with a genuine desire to play our part in God’s story. We hold a clear vision for exceptional Christ‑centred education and believe deeply in the formative power of schools to shape students’ character, faith and future pathways.

With more than 150 dedicated staff across our Early Learning Centre, Primary and Secondary schools, we foster an workplace where faith and learning intersect—preparing students for life with courage, integrity and generosity. We are deeply committed to operational excellence and to fostering a workplace where employees feel informed, affirmed, supported, secure, and valued. We strive to attract and retain outstanding people, empowering them to do their best work every day.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an exceptional educator to join The King's College as a Head of Year commencing in 2027. Applications are welcome from teachers across a range of secondary teaching specialist areas, with the Head of Year position offered in addition to a teaching load.

This pivotal leadership role is responsible for championing student wellbeing, fostering a positive and inclusive year-group culture, and supporting students to flourish academically, socially and spiritually.

The Head of Year provides strategic leadership of the pastoral care, wellbeing, behaviour, engagement and academic progress of students within their allocated year group. Working closely with students, families, Pastoral Care teachers, College leaders and support staff, the successful candidate will ensure every student is known, valued and supported to achieve their God-given potential.

This role also provides leadership and line management to Pastoral Care teachers through coaching, mentoring, induction, performance feedback and professional development. The Head of Year plays a key role in promoting consistent pastoral care practices while collaborating effectively with staff across the College to create an environment where students can thrive and succeed.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator to make a meaningful impact on student growth, belonging and success while contributing to the Christian mission and community of The King's College.

Key Responsibilities

Model Christian leadership and actively support the College’s mission, values and faith-based culture.

Lead the wellbeing, behaviour,



engagement and academic progress of students within the allocated year group.

Lead, mentor and support Pastoral Care teachers to deliver consistent and effective pastoral care.

Build strong partnerships with students, families and staff to foster student growth, belonging and success while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Promote student wellbeing through proactive intervention, case management, referrals and appropriate safeguarding practices.

Analyse attendance, behaviour, wellbeing and academic data to identify needs, monitor progress and drive improvement.

Foster a safe, inclusive and culturally responsive year-group community where every student is known, valued and supported.

Collaborate with College leaders and fellow Heads of Year to deliver programs and initiatives that enhance student wellbeing, leadership and personal development.

Promote a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment that reflects best-practice approaches to student wellbeing and inclusion.

Uphold the College's child safety, safeguarding and wellbeing requirements, following all relevant policies and procedures.

About You

You are a passionate and relational educator with a heart for student wellbeing and a commitment to Christian education. You build positive relationships with students, families and staff, creating a culture where young people feel known, valued and supported to achieve their God-given potential.

You bring experience in pastoral care, student wellbeing and team leadership, with the ability to coach, mentor and support colleagues. You are skilled in using student data to identify needs, inform decisions and implement effective strategies that enhance student wellbeing, engagement and achievement.

With strong communication and interpersonal skills, you work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and navigate complex situations with professionalism, empathy and sound judgement. You are organised, adaptable and committed to high standards of child safety, confidentiality and professional practice.

Most importantly, you model Christian values in your daily interactions and are dedicated to helping students flourish academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

Experience teaching students in Years 7-12 within a Secondary or K-12 setting.

Experience leading student wellbeing,



pastoral care and behaviour management.

Demonstrated leadership capability, including coaching and mentoring staff.

Ability to support diverse academic, behavioural and wellbeing needs.

Strong skills using student data to inform decisions and interventions.

Experience coordinating year-level, co-curricular and student development programs.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with students, families and colleagues.

A commitment to Christian education, child safety and inclusive learning environments.

You Demonstrate our Core Values:

Generosity

We regularly and willingly share the blessings God has given and demonstrate generosity through action and words.

Integrity

We want to uphold truth and righteousness in every word and action, consistently living out what is morally right.

Courage

We want to set our hearts and minds to boldly face challenges, trusting fully in God.

Leadership and Service

We want to lead by example, inspire and motivate others to achieve. We want to help and support others, with the spirit of love, humility and selflessness.

Honour

We want to show deep reverence to God above all and extend esteem to our family and community.

Why Work with Us?

At The King’s College, we are intentional about caring for our people.

Here’s what makes working with us special:

A fantastic culture and a supportive team

You will be welcomed into a friendly, collaborative environment where kindness, encouragement, and teamwork are part of everyday life.

A healthy work‑life balance

We know how precious time is and we value your work-life balance. Flexible and sustainable working arrangements that help you recharge, rest, and balance the things that matter most.

A genuinely caring wellbeing program

Your wellbeing matters. We offer meaningful and fun initiatives that support your physical, emotional, and mental health.

Opportunities to grow and develop

Whether you are building new skills or stepping into something bigger, we are here to support your professional journey through paid professional development.

Salary packaging options

Access potential financial benefits through approved salary packaging arrangements (conditions apply).

The King's College reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 6 November 2026

Your application will include the following questions:

- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have as a Head of Year?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
- Do you have Pastoral Care experience?

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📌 Full-time | Head of Year – Secondary | Commencing 2027 (Perth)
🏢 The King's College
📍 Perth