Director of Student Development & Wellbeing

Full-Time Ongoing Position | Commencing Term 1, 2027

0.4 FTE Teaching Load Included

About the School and the Role

Carmel School is a co-educational Jewish day school in Dianella that consistently ranks among Western Australia's top-performing schools in WACE examinations. We are proud of our strong academic culture, supportive community, and commitment to developing confident, capable and compassionate young people.

Our staff enjoy a team-oriented and professional workplace, and our students are respectful, engaged and motivated learners who value both academic achievement and personal growth.

We are seeking an exceptional pastoral leader to join our Secondary School leadership team as Director of Student Development & Wellbeing, commencing Term 1, 2027.

You do not need to be Jewish to work at Carmel School; however, applicants should be supportive of the values and ethos of the School.

This is a full-time ongoing position and includes a 0.4 FTE teaching load. The successful applicant will lead the School's pastoral care and wellbeing programs, coordinate a team of mentors, and ensure a consistent and proactive approach to student wellbeing across all year levels.

Applications should include a covering letter, curriculum vitae and the contact details of three professional referees.

Applications close 13th November 2026.

Please direct enquiries to:

Mr Chris Quelch
Head of Secondary School
••••@carmel.wa.edu.au

Carmel School reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate prior to the closing date.





All Carmel School staff are required to abide by the School's Code of Conduct and Child Safe policies.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the strategic development, coordination and implementation of the School's wellbeing and pastoral care programs.

- Manage and support a team of mentors to deliver consistent pastoral care practices across the Secondary School.

- Promote a positive, inclusive and supportive school culture that fosters student engagement, belonging and wellbeing.

- Coordinate student wellbeing initiatives, events and programs aligned with the School's priorities.

- Identify and support students at risk through early intervention, case management and targeted support strategies.

- Work collaboratively with students, parents, staff and external agencies to support student welfare and success.

- Develop and implement policies, procedures and practices relating to student wellbeing and behaviour.

- Foster student leadership, respectful relationships and positive character development.

- Contribute to the academic and pastoral life of the School through teaching duties and participation in school activities.

Essential Criteria

- Demonstrated leadership experience managing staff and leading whole-school wellbeing or pastoral care programs.





- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with students, families, staff and community stakeholders.

- Demonstrated expertise in student wellbeing frameworks, social-emotional learning and behaviour management.

- Highly developed organisational and administrative skills, including program coordination, event management and policy implementation.

- Experience supporting students at risk through early intervention, conflict resolution and targeted wellbeing strategies.

- Proven ability to foster student leadership, positive school culture and respectful relationships.

- Genuine care, compassion and commitment to the wellbeing and development of young people.

- Current Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA) registration.

- Current Working with Children Check, or the ability to obtain one prior to commencement.

Benefits and Opportunities

- Small class sizes.

- High-achieving, respectful and engaged students.

- Strong academic culture with families who value education.

- Opportunity to lead and shape student wellbeing across the Secondary School.

- Meaningful leadership role within a high-performing and well-regarded school.

- Supportive and collaborative staff culture.

- Opportunity to make a significant impact on the social, emotional and personal development of young people.

Join a welcoming school community where excellence is valued, relationships matter, and students are inspired to achieve their best.

📌 Director of Student Development & Wellbeing (Dianella)
🏢 Carmel School
📍 Dianella