<p>Bellfield College endeavours to foster the intellectual, spiritual, and emotional needs of each student and have adopted a Tri-Partnership family-centered approach toward education and a commitment toward supporting each student and every family in their endeavours to live out the values of the College in an Australian local and global context.</p> <p><strong>Purpose of the Role</strong></p> <p>This is an exciting new position to meet the needs of the College community as the school continues to grow. The Head of House is responsible for leading the College’s pastoral care and positive wellbeing framework across Kindergarten to Year 12. Central to the role is the design, coordination and delivery of evidence-based, proactive, and holistic wellbeing programs that strengthen student belonging, resilience, and positive relationships.This is a full-time permanent position with a 0.2 teaching allocation in the applicants particular subject area.&nbsp;</p> <p>This is a full-time permanent position commencing in term 1, 2026. (Monday, 19 January) Generous remuneration will be offered above the published 2025/2026 CMEA rates.</p> <p><strong>Position Objectives</strong></p> <p>The Head of House will:</p> <ul> <li>Lead a whole-school approach to wellbeing that reflects the College’s Positive Wellbeing Framework and strategic priorities.</li> <li>Ensure wellbeing programs are proactive, inclusive, strengths-based, and responsive to the developmental needs of students K–12.</li> <li>Foster safe and supportive environments that promote student voice, agency, resilience, and leadership.</li> <li>Build strong partnerships with families, staff, and external providers to enhance student wellbeing and support.</li> <li>Embed the College’s character formation framework into House identity by linking virtues and exemplars to character formation.</li> <li>Champion inclusive House-based participation in whole-school events and initiatives that foster belonging, leadership, and cultural vibrancy.</li> <li>Encourage healthy inter-house collaboration and competition that reinforces teamwork, mutual respect, and positive peer influence.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of a K–12 wellbeing program that promotes positive relationships, respectful behaviour, resilience, mental health awareness, and digital safety.</li> <li>Embed wellbeing principles across curriculum, co-curricular, and community programs in collaboration with the Wellbeing and Leadership Teams.</li> <li>Coordinate student leadership, character development, and personal growth initiatives, including camps, retreats, transition programs, Duke of Edinburgh, and whole-school events.</li> <li>Champion student voice, agency, and inclusivity by supporting student-led projects and tailoring programs to diverse needs and experiences.</li> <li>Provide proactive behavioural support through restorative practices and engagement strategies that build safe, respectful, and supportive environments.</li> <li>Monitor wellbeing trends and data to identify student needs, guide interventions, and inform continuous improvement.</li> <li>Build strong partnerships with parents, families, external agencies, and community organisations to enhance wellbeing support and opportunities.</li> <li>Promote a vibrant House culture aligned with the College’s character formation values, encouraging student belonging, leadership, service, and positive peer connections.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Applying</strong></p> <p>If you are an experienced educator and wellbeing leader ready to shape a holistic, evidence-based pastoral care program that nurtures student belonging, resilience, and positive relationships in a values-driven school community, we welcome your application.</p> <p>If you’d like to express interest, send through a full resume and covering letter addressing your interest and suitability to the role directly to Ms Amy Carrigg, the Head of Business Operations at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:amy.carrigg@bellfield.nsw.edu.au?subject=K-12%20Head%20of%20House%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>amy.carrigg@bellfield.nsw.edu.au</a>?subject=K-12%20Head%20of%20House%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:amy.carrigg@bellfield.nsw.edu.au?subject=K-12%20Head%20of%20House%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">amy.carrigg@bellfield.nsw.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>Applicants for the Head of House &nbsp;are required to complete the following:</p> <p>1. Covering Letter of no more than five A4 pages which includes</p> <ul> <li>Addressing the Selection Criteria above</li> <li>A Working with Children and NESA accreditation Number</li> </ul> <p>2. Resume which includes</p> <ul> <li>Qualification(s) and Employment history (From current to previous)</li> <li>Key Achievements AND how they have led to positive student outcomes (Projects and/or initiatives which you have led and/or managed)</li> <li>Three Professional Referees (one of whom must be a current employer)</li> </ul> <p><i>Applications will only be considered from applicants who have the right to work in Australia, appropriate NESA accreditation and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.&nbsp;</i></p> <p><strong>Applications Close: Friday, 31 October 2025. </strong>(Interviews may commence prior to closing date)</p> <p><i>Bellfield College is committed to providing equal opportunity and supporting our communities by providing opportunities to grow and make a real difference. We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all.</i></p> <p><i>Bellfield cares about keeping children and young people safe. Protecting and promoting the emotional, physical, cultural and spiritual wellbeing of children, young people, and employees, is central to all aspects of the operations and culture of Bellfield College.</i></p>