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Seymour College is one of Australia’s leading independent day and boarding schools with a proud history of more than 100 years of world-class education for girls.  The vision at Seymour is to develop women of strength, optimism and justice, confident for the future. In fulfilling this vision, the College aims to equip students with the character, intellect and outlook to become independent and responsible women who can positively enrich society and work alongside others in an ever-changing multicultural world.

Reporting to the Dean of Senior Years (10-12), the Head of House works closely with the Dean and the Head of Barr Smith Campus in fostering a nurturing environment for students through supportive relationships, systems and structures that ensure the highest levels of pastoral care.  Key areas of responsibility include:

• Establishing effective relationships with students, classroom and Home Group teachers, College leaders and professionals both academic and pastoral, student Clan leaders and parents;
• Role modelling professional behaviours while developing and implementing a pastoral care program and approach that meets group and individual student needs, is in line with the College Strategic Plan and promotes the development of positive relationships;
• Planning, managing, documenting and reporting across all aspects of the portfolio and contributing to the strategic and administrative planning for the College;
• Ensuring the delivery of a contemporary, relevant and student-centred education through caring classroom environments that foster independent, resilient young people with a positive sense of self;
• Planning and coordinating clan celebrations and meetings and mentoring Clan leaders.

Applications are invited from emerging or proven school leaders with experience in wellbeing methodology and current teaching practice.  Appropriate tertiary qualifications, registration or ability to gain registration to teach in South Australia, current Working with Children Check (WWCC), highly developed interpersonal skills, innovative thinking skills complemented by warmth, diplomacy and professionalism will be important.  A genuine commitment to girls’ education and affinity with the vision of Seymour College will be vital.

A career at Seymour College

• Exceptional opportunity to work in a learning community that is passionate about single sex girls’ education, within a highly regarded independent school
• A passionate and connected professional cohort
• Contemporary quality teaching and targeted learning models
• A thriving, active and inclusive College community
• Well-resourced and supported teaching and learning environment
• A commitment to professional development
• Competitive remuneration packages
• Onsite parking

This leadership role is an exceptional opportunity to work collaboratively with the College community in a flourishing educational setting committed to contemporary pedagogy and wellbeing practice.   A reduced teaching component is associated with this position.