Head of House - Chalmers (MS) (Parental Leave) - Internal Vacancy
Closing Date: 16 August 2025
130 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga
Fixed Term
Saint Kentigern College
Head of House – Internal Vacancy (Parental Leave)
This is an internal vacancy open only to current employees of Saint Kentigern College.
About the role:
We are currently recruiting for a Pastoral Leader who is passionate about nurturing the pastoral and academic growth of our Middle College students. As a valued member of our experienced and welcoming Pastoral Care Team, you will be responsible for the well-being of Year 8 to 10 students in Chalmers House .
Your key responsibilities will include providing comprehensive pastoral care, leading, and managing administrative tasks within the House, and overseeing discipline.
Duration: 6-month fixed term – full time role for a parental leave cover position,
Commencing Date: Start of Term 4, 2025.
Time Allocation: 21 - (if current timetable allows)
Key responsibilities
o an openness and supportiveness to one another, particularly within each Tutor Group
To apply, please submit your application online using the vacancy link provided. Your application should include a cover letter and current CV.
Please do not email your application.
Applications close on Friday, 16 August 2025.
This is an internal vacancy open only to current employees of Saint Kentigern College.
About the role:
We are currently recruiting for a Pastoral Leader who is passionate about nurturing the pastoral and academic growth of our Middle College students. As a valued member of our experienced and welcoming Pastoral Care Team, you will be responsible for the well-being of Year 8 to 10 students in Chalmers House .
Your key responsibilities will include providing comprehensive pastoral care, leading, and managing administrative tasks within the House, and overseeing discipline.
Duration: 6-month fixed term – full time role for a parental leave cover position,
Commencing Date: Start of Term 4, 2025.
Time Allocation: 21 - (if current timetable allows)
Key responsibilities
- Engender student attitudes and behaviours consistent with the aims of the Pastoral Care programme of the College:
o an openness and supportiveness to one another, particularly within each Tutor Group
- Tracking learning, monitoring targets and pathways for students
- Establish and maintain effective communication with the parent community
- Liaise with the Pastoral Care Committee (PCC) to ensure successful implementation of the Tutor Programme, Peer Support and other schoolwide activities
- Establish and maintain high standards of discipline, uniform, behaviour, effort and responsibility amongst all House members
- Provide support for staff in matters of classroom learning, discipline and behaviour
- To be successful in this role, you should
- Have a passion for students and supporting their pastoral and academic needs
- Work well as part of team with other Head of Houses and members of the Pastoral Care Team
- Be an excellent communicator and listener
- Possess strong interpersonal skills and be well-organised
- Have demonstrated leadership experience within the College
To apply, please submit your application online using the vacancy link provided. Your application should include a cover letter and current CV.
Please do not email your application.
Applications close on Friday, 16 August 2025.