Head of Year, Senior School

The Senior School team is made up of the Heads of Year 10, 11 and 12, their respective deputies, the Senior School Counsellor, the VCE Coordinator, the IB Diploma Coordinator and Head of Careers.

The Heads of Year are responsible to the Head of Senior School for the general wellbeing of students in the year group. They are required to undertake the responsibility of academic rigour and pastoral care, including discipline.

For further enquiries in regards to this position please contact the Head of Human Resources, Virginia Tonc, via email at [email protected]

The College reserves the right to interview and employ a successful candidate before the closing date.

Child Safety and Protection Responsibilities

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 Safety and Protection programme across the entire College community.

All staff are responsible for understanding and applying the College’s Child Safety and Protection Policy and procedures including being compliant with the Child Safety Code of Conduct and being proactive in reporting any concerns or identified risk.

Where students are under staff care, there is an obligation to take all practical steps to protect students where a risk to students’ safety has been identified.

Applications

Applicants should submit, via the online application form (below), their current curriculum vitae, together with any further information in support of their application.

Please note:

1. Applicants are required to supply the name, address and telephone number of three referees, two of whom must be able to comment on the applicant’s professional work (or training). One referee should be of a current or most recent employer.
2. An employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) or Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration is required to be undertaken by any persons working in the field of education who may come into contact with children without direct supervision. The WWCC is valid for a five (5) year period and the VIT for one year.
3. All teachers must have a current VIT registration. The successful applicant will be required to produce original copies (from which a photocopy will be made) of transcripts of qualifications claimed.