Deputy Head of Secondary (Pastoral Care)

Providence Christian College is a Co-educational, non-denominational K-12 College with around 1150 students in Southern River, WA.

Providence Christian College has a friendly, professional team of staff who provide a supportive work culture and a positive and inspiring work environment. We are passionate about helping students achieve their goals, using their God-given talents to the best of their ability through quality education and effective learning.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Head of Secondary, the Deputy Head of Secondary School (Pastoral Care) is a newly created leadership position in response to continual growth. The Deputy Head of Secondary: Pastoral Care provides visionary, strategic, and operational leadership to ensure the Secondary School is a safe, nurturing, and Christ-centred environment. This role oversees the holistic development, well-being, and behavioural framework of all secondary students, ensuring that the school’s pastoral care structures allow each student to realise their God-given potential and calling.

The position is a Permanent, Full-Time position commencing in January 2027

Key Responsibilities & Core Value Alignment:

Spiritual Leadership & Culture – Grow in Christ

• Ethos Alignment: Model an active, authentic Christian faith, ensuring that all student development programs reflect a Biblical worldview.
• Discipleship: Partner with the College Chaplains to foster spiritual formation, chapel programs, and opportunities for students to commit to and walk with Jesus Christ.
• Character Development: Lead initiatives that embed Godly values, self-discipline, and spiritual resilience into the daily lives of secondary students.

Strategic Student Wellbeing – Love Unconditionally & Live in Relationship

• Foster a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where students feel known and valued.
• Lead, mentor and support the Secondary Pastoral Team.
• Build strong partnerships with families to support student wellbeing.

Restorative Student Development – Live in Relationship & Strive for Excellence

• Oversee behaviour management and the Student Code of Conduct.
• Proactively mitigate risks related to bullying, behavioural concerns and online safety.
• Maintain high expectations for student conduct, presentation and relationships.
• Oversee and coordinate the Year 7–12 camps schedule and program.

Service, Leadership & Student Voice – Equip for Service

• Develop and oversee student leadership opportunities.
• Promote service learning, community engagement and mission.
• Establish feedback mechanisms that encourage meaningful student input and participation.

Compliance, Policy & Child Safety – Learn for Eternity

• Support College child safety and well-being initiatives.
• Ensure timeous and appropriate compliance and risk management for pastoral/camp events and activities.
• Maintain accurate pastoral records and promote continuous improvement in pastoral data tracking and professional practice.

Key Attributes:

• Active Christian Faith: A deep, lived commitment to the Christian faith, with a willingness to uphold, model, and actively support the College’s Statement of Faith and evangelical ethos.
• Educational Leadership Experience: Proven leadership experience within a secondary school environment, specifically in managing pastoral care, student well-being, or year coordination.
• Deeply Relational Communication:
• Behaviour Management Expertise: Strong, contemporary knowledge of restorative justice, student development theories, and effective classroom/behaviour management practices.
• Organisational & Regulatory Acumen: Comprehensive understanding of Western Australian educational standards, child safety legislation, and duty of care requirements.
• Core Values: Alignment with the College Core Values.

Qualifications and Requirements:

You will have:

• Current Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA).
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Education (Postgraduate qualifications in Leadership, Pastoral Care, or Counselling are highly desirable).
• Experience in the Google Environment desirable.
• Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Current Police Clearance (issued in the last 3 months)
  Have the right to live and work in Australia (VEVO checks will apply).

For more details regarding the position, please click on the following link for the Job Description:

Job Description

Why Join Providence Christian College?

• Salary: $156,850 per annum (2027 increase may apply)
• 17.5% leave loading paid in December.
• Salary packaging opportunities.
• A supportive Christian workplace with a collaborative leadership team.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to Christian education.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:  Monday 31 August 2026 

Providence Christian College will review applications as they come in, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to fill this position prior to the closing date.

Excited by the possibilities? Fill out an application form today!

PLEASE NOTE: Applications must be submitted on the College Application Form, which can be accessed on our website or by clicking on the link below:

College Application Form

Further information about the College can be accessed on the College website www.providence.wa.edu.au and the College Code of Conduct.