Head of Wellbeing (Primary)
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 6 August 2026
Shape a thriving school culture, empower students and lead wellbeing excellence across Primary. Apply Now!
• Permanent Teaching Position
• Primary Leadership Team
• Influence wellbeing, behaviour and restorative practices
<p>St Paul’s College welcomes applications from relational and purpose-driven educational leaders who believe every child deserves to feel known, valued and connected.</p>
<p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Permanent Teacher (Primary)</li>
<li>Leadership Position | POR 3</li>
<li>Member of Primary Leadership Team </li>
<li>POR Tenure | 4 Years</li>
<li>Commencing January 19, 2027</li>
</ul>
<p>The Head of Wellbeing (Primary) is a key member of the Primary Leadership Team. Reporting to the Head of Primary, this role provides strategic leadership for student wellbeing across Primary, fostering a culture of inclusion, belonging, personal responsibility and safety that supports students to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. The role leads the implementation and continuous improvement of the College Wellbeing Framework, ensuring wellbeing practices, programs and interventions are aligned with College priorities, contemporary research and the needs of students.</p>
<p>Working collaboratively with the Primary Leadership Team, Counselling Services, families and key stakeholders, the Head of Wellbeing (Primary) oversees student wellbeing, behaviour, safeguarding, transitions, student leadership and engagement initiatives. Through data-informed decision-making, staff capability building and a commitment to restorative, relational and strengths-based approaches, the role promotes positive student outcomes and contributes to a connected, supportive and inclusive Primary school community.</p>
<p><i>Please refer to the Position Information Document on the </i><a href="https://www.stpauls.sa.edu.au/employment" rel="nofollow"><i>website</i></a><i> for more details</i></p>
<p><strong>About St Paul’s College</strong></p>
<p>St Paul’s College is a Reception to Year 12 Catholic co‑educational College in the Edmund Rice tradition, where every person feels a deep sense of belonging and is supported to achieve their personal best. We nurture confident, resilient and well‑rounded young people who contribute positively to the world around them, with purpose. </p>
<p>Founded in 1959 and governed by Edmund Rice Education Australia Colleges Ltd, St Paul’s College is inspired by the charism of Blessed Edmund Rice and shaped by our values of Faith, Relationships, Excellence and Diversity. We are an inclusive community committed to justice and solidarity. Each person is empowered to make a meaningful difference and play an active and positive role in the world around them. </p>
<p>Grounded in faith, with learning as our core focus, our exceptional staff work in genuine partnership with families and students to foster a community committed to the pursuit of personal excellence. We nurture a deep sense of belonging, where relationships are supportive and authentic. Every aspect of College life reflects our commitment to forming well-rounded graduates with purpose, who are leaders for a better future. </p>
<p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p>
<p>Please visit our website <a href="https://www.stpauls.sa.edu.au/employment" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.stpauls.sa.edu.au/employment</strong></a> for more information about the opportunity and how to apply. For any additional information, please contact our People and Culture Team via <a href="mailto:employment@stpauls.sa.edu.au?subject=Head%20of%20Wellbeing%20%28Primary%29%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><strong>employment@stpauls.sa.edu.au</strong></a> or 8334-8300.</p>
<p>Applications for this position will close at <strong>9:00 am Thursday 6 August 2026</strong></p>
<p><strong>St Paul’s College reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. We encourage interested applicants to apply early.</strong></p>
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<p><i>St Paul’s College is accepting and welcoming to all, fostering right relationships and commitment to the common good. This value is carried through to our recruitment processes as an equal opportunity employer. St Paul’s College promotes equality of opportunity for all and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates, including First Nations peoples.</i></p>