Role Description/Criteria
About the business
Padua College is a thriving Catholic Secondary School on the Mornington Peninsula, with 2500 students across four campuses. We believe purpose resides in every student, and so nurture each student’s potential, supporting them to grow in character, discover talents, and embrace their unique callings.
About the role
Applications are sought for the position of Director of Wellbeing Programs - POL 4. This is a 3 year tenured Position of Leadership in conjunction with an ongoing teaching appointment.
Padua College provides a contemporary Catholic secondary co-education for young people within the regions of the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Bay. Our College was founded by the Sisters of Mercy and is named after St Anthony of Padua. In partnership with our students, staff, parents, parishes and the wider community, Padua College gives witness to the Christian faith in our Catholic tradition. We aim to be a positive, creative, hope-filled learning community where Catholic values and spirit are shared and the sacred dignity of each person is nurtured.
The North Star is our guiding direction. It encompasses our “why” at Padua College as we align our vision and action. It inspires, challenges, and provides direction.
We want every person to:
• recognise and utilise their God-given talents;
• be the best they can be; and
• make a positive impact on their world.
Our Core Values:
a) We welcome and affirm
b) We inspire growth of the whole person
c) We create a love of learning
d) We build positive relationships
e) We embrace diversity
f) We show compassion for those in need
g) We reconcile and forgive
h) We work for a just and peaceful world
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The Director of Wellbeing Programs is at the forefront of the implementation of our Mission and Vision as expressed in our Educational Strategic Plan. In conjunction with the Pastoral Executive, they set the direction for student wellbeing programs and strategies across all year levels on the Campus, ensuring every student’s opportunities for success are maximised.
This role reflects the College’s commitment to creating the conditions in which effective teaching and learning can flourish. Evidence shows that learning improves when students feel safe and expectations are clear. Respectful behaviour, consistent routines, and shared expectations contribute to better student engagement while enabling our staff to perform at their best (MACS Vision for Engagement p. 3).
The Leader of Student Wellbeing Programs reports to the Vice Principal - Students and is a key member of the Pastoral Executive under the direction of the Vice Principal - Students.
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
The Director of Wellbeing Programs’ major areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:
- managing the development, implementation and evaluation of student wellbeing programs, strategies, and policy to maximise student health, wellbeing, learning, and engagement across the College;
- in consultation with the Pastoral Executive, leading and implementing the whole school approach for the weekly eXcel pastoral lesson for the development of the social-emotional learning program at the College;
- in collaboration with the Pastoral Executive, fostering initiatives to promote the personal development of each student;
- developing and leading the implementation of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Branch of Padua Capability Units;
- in collaboration with the Vice Principal - Staff, Strategy and Development, implementing and leading whole school staff professional learning in relation to Wellbeing and Social-Emotional Learning;
- leads the social and emotional learning dimensions of the Respectful Relationships curriculum, ensuring students develop the capabilities needed for safe, respectful, and healthy relationships with the focus remaining within the Respectful Relationships curriculum and the Personal and Social Capability, while the Catholic contextualisation of this learning is led by the Catholic Identity Leader (RE Curriculum);
- in collaboration with the Pastoral Executive, developing and implementing the student leadership program; and
- performing other day-to-day duties and implementing decisions as requested by the Principal or the College Improvement Team.
Teachers are supported by the Department Heads, Learning Leaders, the Assistant Heads of Campus (Learning and Pedagogy), Deputy Principals/Directors of Campus (Heads of Campus), and the Vice Principal (Learning and Teaching) across the College in the development, implementation, and teaching of the curriculum.
They are also supported by the House Coordinators, Assistant Heads of Campus (Student Wellbeing and Growth), the Deputy Principals/Directors of Campus (Heads of Campus) and the Vice Principal – Students, in the pastoral care and discipline of students, as well as the smooth and effective management of classes.
SALARY REMUNERATION: According to the CEMEA 2022, $79,589.00 - $118,063.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation.
A Position of Leadership 4 is $13,018.00 per annum.
Applications for this position close at 10.00am Monday 19 October 2026.
All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt by return email.
Shortlisted candidates will receive further communication from the College regarding the position.
The interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We encourage applications for the vacancy to be submitted as soon as possible.
Padua College is a Child Safe School and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. For teaching positions successful applicants will hold Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration and for non-teaching positions successful applicants will be subject to a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.
Application Procedures
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