House Leader (Chaminade / D’Houet / Olsen / Turner)

Purpose of Position

The House Leader is responsible for providing proactive, high quality leadership and support of their nominate house and play a key role in the facilitation and implementation of the goals of the College. The role will work collaboratively to promote the House structure and animate charism from Year 7-12. As part of the Wellbeing Team this position will report directly to the Deputy Principal – Wellbeing.

The House Leader is required to be familiar with and comply with the College’s Child Safety Policy and the Code of Conduct. The House Leader will provide students with a child-safe environment, which will proactively monitor and support student wellbeing and exercise pastoral care in a manner which reflects school values.

Specific Responsibilities

The specific responsibilities of the Director of Faith and Mission are:

• Leadership

• Special House and Year Level Events e.g.: House Music, MAD Day, Year 11 & 12 Retreats, etc

• Other duties as directed.

Specific Tasks

Leadership

• Models, inspires and supports staff and students with a clear focus on continually improving student learning and wellbeing outcomes.

• Supports teams and individuals to embrace continual improvement and innovation.

• Supports College Leadership including implementing College strategic and annual goals.

• Organises the involvement of students in House-based activities.

Promoting specific House Charism across the College

• Actively promotes and embodies the core values of the school as lived through the specific house charism, encouraging a sense of pride and ownership in the house's unique identity and charism.

• Provide leadership and guidance to the members of their house, helping them understand the importance of the charism and how it translates into their daily lives and foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages individual personal growth and development.

• Sets an example for others by demonstrating integrity, compassion, respect, and other qualities associated with the charism.

• Offer support and guidance to house members, helping them navigate challenges and make positive choices.

• Collaborate with other leaders, students and staff to foster a whole-school approach to promoting the individual house charisms, working collectively to strengthen the school's overall sense of community and purpose.

• Identifies and leads liturgy and prayer at appropriate times throughout the year to highlight the House charism.

Special House and Year Level Events

• Collaborates with other house leaders, students and staff to plan and organise house events and activities that reflect the charism, including service projects, social events, competitions, or fundraisers, which are designed to strengthen the sense of community and shared values within the house.

• Convenes student House Leaders meetings and promotes the development of Student House Leadership.

• Facilities in conjunction with the Senior Welling Coordinator House Assemblies.

• Organises the involvement of students in House-based activities including carnivals.

Other responsibilities as required

• It is anticipated that the House Leader will, at times be required to undertake other duties related to the role as directed by the Principal or Deputy Principal – Wellbeing.

Key Selection Critieria

The successful applicant will need to meet the following key selection criteria:

• A demonstrated understanding and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school and its mission.

• Up to date knowledge of wellbeing practices and procedures as implemented at John Paul College.

• A demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, personably, and effectively in ways that engage staff and students.

• Possess a collaborative and flexible approach.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, personably and effectively.

• The ability to form teams and sustain teamwork throughout the term of the appointment.

• A proven record as an exemplary teacher.

Conditions and Remuneration

• Level of responsibility: POL 2.

• Time allowance: 0.091 FTE (4 / 44 periods per cycle).

• The position is employed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Victorian Catholic Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022 and any subsequent amendments and industrial agreements.

• This role is subject to ongoing review and may change to suit the requirements of John Paul College.