Head of Students and Wellbeing

About Us

Padua College is an independent Catholic Boys' Day School from Years 5-12 conducted by the Order of Franciscan Friars minor with an enrolment of over 1500 boys.

We are an enriching and nurturing educational community which offers young men the opportunity to discover and develop their individual talents and interests within a vibrant and caring Christian environment.

About the Role

The Head of Students and Wellbeing provides strategic leadership for student wellbeing, engagement, behaviour, and personal development across Years 5-12, fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing learning environment where every student is known, valued, and supported to thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

Working within the mission and values of Padua College, the role leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based wellbeing and student support frameworks that promote belonging, engagement, agency, resilience, and success. It oversees the College's approach to student behaviour, balancing high expectations with relational, restorative, and developmentally appropriate practices that encourage responsibility, accountability, and growth.

The successful candidate will be appointed to this role for an initial term of four (4) years, in accordance with Clause S2.13.1 for Middle Leadership. This appointment includes a permanent teaching position for the successful applicant.

Key Responsibilities / Duties:

• Mentor, lead, and support Pastoral and House Guardians in the development of effective wellbeing practices and strong leadership capability within the House System.
• Provide advice, guidance, and support to staff on student behaviour management strategies, ensuring consistent and best-practice approaches across the College.
• Case-manage students referred to the Head of Students and Wellbeing, implementing appropriate interventions and support strategies in accordance with the College's Behaviour Management Policy.
• Investigate and address matters relating to student behaviour and conduct, both within the College and in external environments where student actions may impact the College community.
• Assist the Vice Rector Students and Wellbeing in the development, review, implementation, and continuous improvement of student wellbeing and behaviour management policies, procedures, and related documentation.

For a copy of the full Position Description, please contact Kieran Fox at ****@padua.qld.edu.au.

Why work for us?

As a workplace, we are committed to a contemporary Catholic and faith filled environment to create a truly outstanding place to work where our staff feel valued and supported. We do this by providing:

• Inclusive and Flexible Environment: We value staff wellbeing and maintain an 'open door' policy to support it, including a range of wellbeing initiatives.
• Professional Development: We empower our staff with high-quality learning and career development opportunities through a rigorous professional learning program.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a team of like-minded professionals dedicated to the holistic development of our students.
• Generous staff discount scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 12.75% superannuation contribution.
• Salary packaging options.

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• Recognised teacher qualifications and postgraduate qualifications at master’s level or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in managing complex wellbeing initiatives, pupil casework, and administrative processes with precision and care.
• Demonstrated experience in applying restorative and evidence-informed behaviour management practices that uphold dignity, accountability, and consistency.
• Current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT), or the ability to obtain QCT registration.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application online or through the Career's Portal. Your application should include:

• A cover letter addressing your suitability for the role
• An up-to-date version of your CV
• Any supporting documents you wish to include (e.g. right to work / qualifications etc.)

For any enquiries and more information about the role, please contact our HR team via **********@padua.qld.edu.au or on 07 3857 9***.

Candidates must submit their applications by 8am Monday 24 August 2026. 

Interviews will be held onsite at Padua College on Monday 31 August 2026.

Padua College is committed to the safety of our students. Student protection is everyone’s responsibility. At the College all persons undertaking work for or on behalf of the College have a shared responsibility for contributing to the safety and protection of children. The appointment of a successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening and must have a sound understanding of, and commitment to, current child safety standards and a positive current Working with Children check.