Head of Students - Year 5
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 14 September 2026
Looking for a permanent, full-time Head of Students - Year 5 commencing Monday 18 January 2027.
<p>• Catholic School in the Edmund Rice Tradition</p>
<p>• Central location in Brisbane</p>
<p>St Laurence's College is a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice Tradition, with an enrolment of over 2,000 boys from Years 5 to 12.</p>
<p>Applications are invited for this permanent, full-time position of Head of Students - Year 5 to commence Monday 18 January 2027. </p>
<p>The Head of Students - Year 5, in conjunction with the Dean of Primary, is responsible for implementing the overall direction of Year 5 and, in particular, the pastoral care and formation programs for students within this year level, ensuring seamless continuity of learning and formation within the Primary School.</p>
<p>Under the leadership of the Dean of Primary, the Head of Students - Year 5 is expected to lead the promotion and development of effective strategies and programs that are based on contemporary research about boys' education, particularly learning and teaching, school behavioural management programs and student well-being issues in order to develop a caring, supportive and responsive environment for all students within these year levels.</p>
<p>The Head of Students - Year 5, in conjunction with the Head of Students - Year 6, form key roles within both the Pastoral Leadership Team and the Wellbeing and Engagement Teams. The Head of Students - Year 5 will lead positively and enthusiastically, complying with all EREA and College Policies and ensure that programs in Year 5 support the College mission.</p>
<p>Our College creates opportunities for every student to discover who he is meant to be. A leader in boys’ education since 1915, our School has built an outstanding reputation for our commitment to educational excellence in the tradition of Edmund Rice. Applicants are expected to actively support the Christian ethos of this Catholic College.</p>
<p>A detailed Position Description is attached to this advertisement or can be accessed on our College website www.slc.qld.edu.au - under 'Employment'. Applicants can apply through the electronic application on the website.</p>
<p>A current Queensland Teacher Registration is required for all teaching roles.</p>
<p><strong>Applications, including a covering letter addressing the Selection Criteria, together with a current Curriculum Vitae and the names of two professional referees, should be received no later than 9am on Monday, 14 September 2026.</strong></p>
<p>Enquiries may be directed to:</p>
<p>Ms Lorraine Kopp</p>
<p>Director of Human Resources</p>
<p>Ph. 3010 1165</p>
<p>Email: <a href="mailto:recruitment@slc.qld.edu.au?subject=Head%20of%20Students%20-%20Year%205%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow">recruitment@slc.qld.edu.au</a> </p>