Role Description/Criteria
The Year Level Leader has a key facilitation role in fostering a positive, collaborative and cohesive culture which supports student wellbeing, academic engagement, and personal development. Working in partnership with students, staff, and families, the Year Level Leader provides effective leadership to ensure that College expectations are upheld, interventions are coordinated, and a positive, respectful learning environment is maintained.
The Year Level Leader provides professional support to Teachers for implementing behaviour support and management plans which address behavioural and academic concerns, and facilitates the communication between students, families, and staff.
This role is central to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment in which students are encouraged to grow academically, socially, emotionally, and have accountability for their own learning and behaviour.
To be successful, we need an authentic and trustworthy role model, with an appreciation for the diversity and complexity of issues impacting young people, in particular those which may impact psychological wellbeing, self-esteem and confidence.
At MacKillop College our teachers enjoy the benefit of a welcoming and supportive culture, contemporary teaching facilities and professional support which includes, a team of dedicated instructional coaches and teacher mentors. As a Catholic College, our teachers must have an active commitment to working in and supporting a school culture that reflects gospel values and a pastoral approach towards student and staff wellbeing.
This is a permanent role as a Teacher, with a Position of Leadership (POL 4 + 800 minutes of release time) allocated until January 2027.
The successful applicant can commence in Term 4 2025, or Term 1, 2026.
Our ideal Candidate will have
- an ability to cultivate respectful relationships between students, staff and families
- a demonstrated ability to build the capacity of teachers to address wellbeing matters
- ability to implement resolution and restorative processes
- outstanding communication skills, with a particular focus on displaying empathy
Benefits
- our welcoming culture based on Gospel Values and pastoral approach towards educator and student wellbeing
- employee wellbeing programs with an emphasis on emotional support including access to counselling and debriefing
- approachable and accessible Learning Leaders and College Leadership Team
- sponsored/subsidised learning for completion of higher education qualifications
- professional collaboration and support, including access to a team of dedicated instructional coaches and mentors
- future career opportunities with our new K-12 campus opening in Wyndham Vale in 2027.
- free onsite parking and gym
- discounted College fees
Application
To apply for this role please visit https://www.mackillop.vic.edu.au/information/employment/ and obtain an application form and position description. Applications must include:
- MacKillop College application for employment form
- a current Curriculum Vitae=
- a covering letter, outlining your suitability for the position
Completed applications can be emailed to employment@mackillop.vic.edu.au
Applications close: 1 September 2025
Further information: Michael Trainor, Director People & Culture on 0439 560 092.
MacKillop College promotes the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all students
Application Procedures
https://www.mackillop.vic.edu.au/information/employment/