<p><strong>About St. Augustine’s College</strong></p> <p>St Augustine's College – Sydney, situated on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, is an energetic and vibrant workplace committed to excellence in teaching and holistic student development for boys in Years 5 to 12.&nbsp; Through our Augustinian values of Truth, Love and Community, we foster an environment that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and character building, where students feel secure, supported, and encouraged to believe in themselves and the power of learning.</p> <p>We are seeking an outstanding educator to join our Mission and Wellbeing Team as <strong>Dean of Student Wellbeing,</strong> a key leadership role shaping the whole-school approach to wellbeing across the College.&nbsp; This is a role for a relational leader who understands that wellbeing is built day by day through culture, relationships, high expectations and a deep sense of belonging.</p> <p>Leadership experience within a Catholic School environment and postgraduate study in the area of Student Wellbeing would be highly desirable.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>Reporting to the Deputy Principal – Mission and Wellbeing, the Dean of Student Wellbeing leads a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to wellbeing across Years 5–12. This role plays a central part in shaping a culture of flourishing grounded in Positive Education principles and the Catholic and Augustinian ethos of the College. &nbsp;</p> <p>As a teaching position, the successful candidate must hold recognised teaching qualifications and current NESA accreditation to teach in NSW, and will be an experienced, high-impact classroom practitioner.</p> <p>This role provides a unique opportunity to build on the strength and momentum of our existing wellbeing programs, while contributing fresh vision, innovation and strategic leadership.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead and build upon the College-wide Student Wellbeing Framework informed by Positive Education, current wellbeing research and best practice.</li> <li>Ensure student, staff, parents, and where appropriate, the wider community, are provided with effective and relevant learning experiences.</li> <li>Strengthen and extend our existing wellbeing initiatives, systems and supports across all year levels.</li> <li>Work collaboratively with the Mission &amp; Wellbeing team, Heads of Primary, Heads of Year, Heads of House, psychologist/counsellors and teaching staff to deliver cohesive and proactive wellbeing support.</li> <li>Build staff capability in Positive Education through professional learning, coaching and shared practice.</li> <li>Use wellbeing and behavioural data to guide interventions, identify trends and measure impact.</li> <li>Build upon the existing Wellbeing networks to ensure best practices.</li> <li>Teach as a committed educator who models pastoral attentiveness, professional excellence and care.</li> <li>Engage positively with students, parents and external wellbeing professionals to foster a thriving community.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>You will bring a warm, relational and forward-thinking approach, along with:</p> <ul> <li>A commitment to the Catholic and Augustinian mission of the College.</li> <li>Deep expertise in student wellbeing, including practical application of PERMA and Positive Education. Ideally, some post-graduate qualifications or extensive professional learning.</li> <li>Experience and confidence in communicating and presenting.</li> <li>NESA accreditation and teaching qualifications enabling you to teach in NSW secondary schools.</li> <li>Significant classroom experience and a reputation for high-quality, student-centred teaching.</li> <li>Demonstrated pastoral or wellbeing leadership within a school context.</li> <li>Strong communication, organisation and collaborative leadership skills.</li> <li>Experience in boys’ education (highly desirable).</li> </ul> <p><strong>&nbsp;Child Safeguarding Statement</strong></p> <p>St Augustine’s College is committed to ensuring the safety and well‑being of all students. The successful candidate will be required to undergo child protection screening and adhere to our child safeguarding policies.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p> <p>We offer a range of benefits including:</p> <ul> <li>A supportive and collegial staff culture.</li> <li>Above market pay</li> <li>Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.</li> <li>Regular staff lunch and morning tea</li> <li>Fitness Passport, Sonder for staff wellbeing and safety and an employee benefits program</li> <li>Convenient Northern Beaches location with onsite parking and public transport access.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Applications close Monday 9 February however we will be reviewing applications as received and may appoint prior to the closing date.&nbsp; Early application is strongly encouraged.</strong></p> <p>Only applicants with full working rights in Australia will be considered.&nbsp;</p>