House Leader

Parade College is a member of the national body of Catholic schools known as Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA). The College aims to help young people grow into well‑rounded individuals who will make a meaningful contribution to society. In a vibrant learning community, students are encouraged to explore and develop their talents to the fullest and aim for excellence in all their endeavours. As a long‑standing Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, Parade College strives to be a learning community that offers best practice education and pastoral care to its students to foster fullness of life and holistic growth for all. Parade College is the oldest Edmund Rice School in Australia, dating back to 1871, and has a proud history of excellence in the education and pastoral care. Parade offers a multitude of curriculum options for students, whatever their interest may be; from academic, sporting, music, visual arts and trade options. The College is pleased to announce, our VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) program at Parade College has become co‑educational in 2025. The College welcomes full‑time female student enrolments for the first time in our long history, into Year 11 in 2025. Starting in Term 1 2025, our VCE Vocational Major program, based at our Preston campus, has expanded our student offerings by introducing a new Tertiary Pathways Program. The Tertiary Pathways Program includes a second stream of our highly successful Sport Academy, along with a new Business Academy. Both academies provide a bespoke educational opportunity that allow students to gain direct entry into a number of undergraduate tertiary courses at La Trobe University upon completion of the two‑year course. The professional environment for staff at Parade College emphasises innovation, the importance of lifelong learning and quality relationships between staff, students and the College community. Applications are invited for a House Leader position based at the Bundoora Campus from suitably qualified, highly motivated and innovative leaders with excellent organisational skills and a passion for Catholic Education in the Edmund Rice Tradition and the safety and wellbeing of children. The Position The House Leader has the primary responsibility for the care, wellbeing, academic progress and guidance of the students in the House. Whilst all teachers have an important pastoral care role, the House Leader has a key role in providing a pastoral focus for students in their House. All relationships and procedures within the House will reflect Parade College’s belief in the centrality of pastoral care, student wellbeing and restorative processes to ensure good teaching and learning and appropriate student outcomes. The House system is also expected to give strong support and expression to the spiritual and social justice aims of the College. The role of House Leader is to demonstrate leadership in the spiritual life of the College, actively promote school policies and procedures, model excellence in teaching, encourage peers in the development of best practice, and foster a sense of community and care that supports the academic progress of students, within a team situation with other House Leaders. The House Leaders are part of a team charged with the implementation of student wellbeing policies and the development of community at the year level. This team focuses upon developing strategies that respond to student needs and which are consistent with the College mission. Teaching at Parade The Classroom Teacher at Parade College supports each student to be challenged to grow in knowledge and maturity, according to their potential, in all aspects of their life. Teachers at Parade College are highly competent, passionate and engaged in their practice. They work hard to inspire students to be critical and deep thinkers, as well as problem solvers and responsible contributors to the global community. They ensure the best possible learning environment for students and are committed to their own continued growth as a teacher. The successful candidate for this position will commence January 2026. The leadership appointment is for a two‑year term, with an ongoing teaching position associated with this appointment. This leadership position attracts a Position of Leadership Allowance and generous time release per cycle. Please view the Position Description for further details about the role and the selection criteria. Application Requirements In preparing an application, please read the advertisement and position description carefully to ensure that you can demonstrate your ability to meet the position requirements and have a good understanding of the role. Applications must include: a covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria ; together with Applications should be addressed to the Principal and submitted via the Employment Page on the College website: . For enquiries please contact the Director of Human Resources via email:**@parade.vic.edu.au, or phone: . APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4:00pm on Friday 12 December. Applications will considered as received and interviews may be held during the application period. This community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. Parade College acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work. Parade College is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr