Emmaus Christian College · South Australia
Deputy Head of Junior School - Pastoral Care
Area schoolDeputy / Assistant Head of School
Emmaus Christian College in South Australia seeks a full-time Deputy Head of Junior School – Pastoral Care, commencing January 2027. The role leads F–6 wellbeing, behaviour and social-emotional learning, supports staff and student leadership, and includes a teaching load. It is a three-year leadership tenure for a qualified, registered teacher committed to Christian education.
- F–6 pastoral care and wellbeing leadership
- Three-year leadership tenure
- Full-time 1.0 FTE position
- Teaching load included
Closes in 9 days
Applications close 13 Nov 2026.
Read the full listing and applyOpens Teachers On Net, where the school takes applications.
About the role
Lead pastoral care across the Junior School, working with teachers, learning support and wellbeing staff on student welfare, behaviour and belonging. The full-time role is 1.0 FTE, includes an F–6 teaching load, and supports social and emotional learning, student leadership and staff leadership. It is offered for a three-year tenure from January 2027.
What they’re looking for
- Committed Christian with a strong commitment to Christian education
- Qualified teacher with current registration and classroom teaching experience
- Experience supporting student welfare and restorative pastoral care
- Strong organisation, prioritisation and time management
- Effective communication across different settings
- Collaborative approach to staff leadership and teamwork
About the school
Emmaus Christian College is a growing, multi-campus, non-denominational Christian school serving students from early learning through Year 12. Its education is based on Christian and biblical principles, with a focus on faith, wellbeing and developing confident, compassionate young people.
How to apply
Submit a written response to the selection criteria, curriculum vitae and completed teaching application form through the college employment process, addressed to the recruitment team. Applications close 13 November 2026, although applications may be reviewed and appointments made earlier; contact Human Resources for further information.
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The role
- Sector
- Area school
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Deputy / Assistant Head of School
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 20 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“Work collaboratively with Staff, students and families to strengthen a culture of wellbeing, belonging, and faith across our growing Junior School community. - Join a thriving, distinctly Christian community experiencing exciting growth - Lead systems that positively reinforce desirable behaviours…”
The school
- Address
- 34 Lipsett Terrace, Brooklyn Park, SA