Director of Wellbeing

• Director of Wellbeing - Catherine McAuley Westmead

• 3 Point Coordinator

• Permanent Full-Time

Catherine McAuley Westmead is seeking a Director of Wellbeing to join the School Leadership Team on a permanent, full-time basis. This leadership role is central to building a safe, supportive, and dynamic environment where every student can flourish academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

About Us:

Our school is a welcoming, safe and innovative learning community offering a comprehensive education for girls from Years 7 to 12 in the Mercy tradition. Like you, we know that great teachers make a real difference in a child’s life. Our teachers are lifelong learners too and regularly undertake professional development to keep up to date with current best practice in education.

The Role

The Director of Wellbeing is a key leadership position (3 promotional points) reporting to the Assistant Principal and responsible to the Principal. This role champions student wellbeing across all aspects of school life by:

• Overseeing House Patrons and supporting their work in fostering belonging and school spirit.

• Leading the Student Leadership Program, ensuring opportunities that build agency, resilience, and community engagement.

• Working with the Assistant Principal and Leaders of Learning Wellbeing to implement the Student Charter.

• Coordinating wellbeing initiatives such as lunchtime groups, restorative practices, positive behaviour support, and peer mentoring.

• Developing and reviewing programs that build resilience and foster inclusion for each year group.

• Acknowledging and celebrating student achievements through merit, badge, and recognition systems.

• Promoting a culture of belonging, respect, and resilience that is embedded in all school practices, policies, and relationships.

The Director of Wellbeing is also a member of the School Leadership Team and plays an integral role in promoting Catherine McAuley’s Mercy values, community spirit, and proactive wellbeing culture.

Qualifications & Experience

• Current NESA Teacher Accreditation

• Demonstrated leadership experience in wellbeing, pastoral care, or student engagement

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents

• Experience developing and implementing wellbeing programs that support student growth and resilience

• A commitment to ongoing professional learning and formation in faith and mission

• Current Working with Children Check clearance (essential)

Your application

• A Cover Letter addressed to the Principal (Mary Refalo) introducing yourself and outlining how you meet the position criteria

• Your Resume outlining education and experience

Child Safeguarding Statement

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPDs Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children's Guardian here. Applicants wishing to work in any of the schools within the Diocese, either as a casual, temporary or full time employee, must be classified with the CSPD. If you are not already classified, you will need to complete the online registration for teachers process found on the CSPD Website.