Deputy of Students

An exciting opportunity has become available for a qualified Christian educator to join our Secondary Leadership team in a full-time position at the start of 2025. We are looking for a Deputy of Students (Years 7-9) to support, advise and assist the Principal in matters related to operations and pastoral care.

If you are someone who:

• has a passion for staff and student growth and development
• encourages learning within the context of a collaborative venture between student and teacher, as well as amongst students themselves
• has a sound knowledge of teaching and learning from a Christian worldview, and
• desires to join a well-established Christian community,

you may be the outstanding educational leader we are looking for!

 

About Rehoboth

As the first Christian parent-governed school in Western Australia, we are pioneers of distinctly Christian education. Our rich heritage stretches back almost sixty years; we have learned a lot in that time, and continually seek ways to improve and innovative.

Rehoboth exists to partner with families in their task of nurturing and educating their children. You will be joining a team who really believe in their mission to lead students to think and live for the glory of God in every aspect of their lives.

 

About the Position

An array of responsibilities falls under the remit of the Deputy of Students in Lower Secondary. These include assisting the transition of students from Year 6 into Year 7, guiding student subject selections, IT use, pastoral care, behaviour management, academic queries and case management. The incumbent will be required to work closely with the Principal, Heads of Learning Areas, Year Group Coordinators and Teachers to ensure a holistic, balanced and consistent approach to student growth and development.

Oversight of the implementation of the Student Code of Conduct, liaising with our Chaplains, assisting with the coordination of year level events and gatherings, and assisting the Deputy of Teaching and Learning and teachers with data collation and interpretation are additional essential elements that contribute to improved learning outcomes.

The ability to teach up to FTE 0.4 as a component of this senior role is preferred.

 

What You Need to Succeed

Apart from the necessary qualifications, we look for people who are a great cultural fit. Rehoboth is a community of Christians – parents and staff alike – and we are all about supporting and encouraging each other in our spiritual walks and encouraging students to explore their faith and discover their God-given gifts.

To realise our vision of community, we take your active involvement in a local Protestant Christian church and ability to articulate your personal Christian faith as evidence of this.

Because of the deeply Christian nature of our College, we consider all staff to be role models to students, no matter what position they have. So, you will need to be able to demonstrate an impeccable Christian lifestyle.

You will also need to be an exceptional communicator and have an outstanding ability to work collaboratively with staff and students. This is where your pastoral heart and passion for teaching will shine.

Here are the essential criteria for the position:

• you must be actively involved in a local Protestant Christian church and be able to demonstrate an exemplary Christian lifestyle
• you must hold a TRBWA registration (Teacher’s Registration Board)
• you must hold or obtain a Working with Children Check, and
• you must hold or obtain a Department of Education Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check that is no more than three months old.

 

How to Apply

For more information on the role, please read the position description on our website.

Steps to apply:

• head to our website and complete the Teaching Staff Application Form
• include a comprehensive resume
• include a cover letter that demonstrates experience in the ‘aims of the role’ specified on page 3 of the Deputy of Students (Year 7-9) position description
• include a letter of reference from your church pastor/minister, and
• provide a certified copy of your qualifications.

 

Applications should be addressed to:

Mrs Kylie Van Der Zee – HR Officer
Rehoboth Christian College
92 Kenwick Road, Kenwick WA 6107
Email: hr@rehoboth.wa.edu.au
Phone number: 08 9274 9910

 

The closing date is Friday 6th September 2024.