Deputy Head of Junior School – Pastoral

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and passionate leader to join St Leonard’s College from the commencement of the 2026 school year. Reporting to the Head of Junior School, the Deputy Head of Junior School – Pastoral will join our Junior School Leadership team and lead the wellbeing and pastoral care initiatives for students from the Early Learning Centre (ELC) through to Year 4.

Working collaboratively with the Junior School Leadership Team and Junior School staff, the role will be responsible for:

• Leading the implementation of a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework.
• Developing proactive wellbeing programs and restorative practices.
• Managing student welfare concerns and behaviour incidents.
• Building strong relationships with students, families, and staff.

The role will also oversee daily operations, including staff timetables, duty rosters and relief staffing.

This pivotal leadership position offers a unique opportunity to shape the development of our ELC and Junior School students, while contributing to the daily operations of a vibrant and inclusive College community.

This is a full-time, permanent, teaching position, with the Deputy Head of Junior School – Pastoral role offered with a 3-year tenure, as a position of responsibility. The Deputy Head of Junior School – Pastoral role includes a time allocation and a monetary allowance, with an approximate teaching allocation of 0.20 FTE.

Further information is available in the position description on the College’s website.

To be successful in this opportunity you will require:

• Relevant teaching qualifications and registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)
• Extensive experience in student wellbeing and pastoral care within a primary school setting, ideally from ELC to Year 4.
• Strong knowledge of child development, with a deep understanding of the social, emotional, and academic needs of young learners.
• Demonstrated leadership in implementing Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) frameworks and other proactive behaviour management strategies.
• Experience with restorative practices and inclusive approaches to student wellbeing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Organisational and operational leadership skills, including experience with timetabling, staff coordination, and daily school logistics.
• Capacity to lead and inspire staff, fostering a positive and supportive school culture.
• Alignment with the values and mission of St Leonard’s College, and a commitment to contributing to a collaborative and future-focused learning community.

Want to find out more? 

To view the position description or to apply, visit https://www.stleonards.vic.edu.au/careers/job-listings/

Applicants will be requested to upload: 

• a cover letter addressed to the Principal; and
• a resume including at least 2 professional referees.

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Liz Rowell, Head of People and Capability via [email protected] or phone 9909 9491 for a confidential discussion.

Applications will close Wednesday 22 October 2025 at 5pm; however early applications are encouraged as the College reserves the right to interview and employ a successful candidate before the closing date.

St Leonard’s College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our students. The College has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the protection of all children from all forms of child abuse. In this context, the College implements a comprehensive Child Protection Program across the entire College community. In line with the requirements under Ministerial Order 1359, mandatory training relating to Child Safety must be completed upon commencement with the College. All applicants will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment screening, including referee and identity checks, and are expected to familiarise themselves with the College’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, Child Safety and Wellbeing Code of Conduct, Child Safety and Wellbeing Complaints and Concerns Procedure, Child Safety and Wellbeing Response and Reporting Procedure and associated policies available on the College website.