Leader Of Wellbeing - Aboriginal Education

La Salle College was founded by the Lasallian Order in 1954, and we continue to evolve as a modern secondary Catholic education institution catering for the educational, spiritual and pastoral care needs of 1400 students.

Our faith and Lasallian values

Faith | Excellence | Service

As a College staff, we’ve been given the gift of nurturing the young minds and hearts of our students and helping them realise their value, individuality and the positive impact they can have on the lives of others. The teachings and values of Christ underpins everything we do, who we are, what we stand for and the actions we take.

Through our programs, teachings, behaviours and actions, we encourage our College community to discover more about the Catholic faith and inspire them to realise their best self and live not by their fears but by their hopes, not by their words but by their deeds.

About the Role

This is an ongoing position, commencing as soon as possible. 

As the Leader of Wellbeing – Aboriginal Education you provide significant pastoral and academic leadership to optimise the learning outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) students at the College.

Your day will look like: 

• developing and maintaining constructive and respectful relationships with all members of our community
• being a leader and a role model of the College's values for your team, students and peers
• supporting staff to develop and maintain a safe, supportive and respectful learning environment for Aboriginal students
• identifying and implementing holistic strategies that develop the resilience and capacity for emotional intelligence within students 
• Working with peers to implement positive change in Aboriginal Education and the wider community. 
• actively supporting Catholic identity and the development of faith 
• understanding and embedding contemporary teaching and learning in your teaching practice that provides opportunities for student achievement at all levels 

About You

As a College, we are looking for educational leaders whose faith is a part of who they are, who work within and give back to our community and who aren't afraid of trying new things in their pursuit of excellence. 

For this role, you will need

• a tertiary teaching qualification and TRBWA registration
• previous experience in a leadership role 
• knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal history, language and culture
• a current Working with Children registration 
• to be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic Education  

To Apply

Please apply directly through Seek, with your curriculum vitae and a Cover Letter highlighting your suitability for the role. 

For a comprehensive Role Description, please visit the College website: www.lasalle.wa.edu.au/staff. 

Applications close Wednesday, 3 April 2024.