Assistant Head of Junior School - Student Life and Wellbeing

About Pedare:

Educating approximately 1,200 students from Reception to Year 12, Pedare is an independent, co-educational Anglican and Uniting Church day school founded in 1986, situated at Golden Grove in the north-east of Adelaide.

We are committed to fostering partnerships with families that enable students to excel in their learning, develop a strong sense of self-worth, and build the skills to contribute to local and global communities. 

The Opportunity 

We are seeking a dynamic, visionary, and student-focused Assistant Head of Junior School - Student Life and Wellbeing to join our Junior School Leadership Team. This is a 5-year tenured leadership position, reporting to Head of Junior School, commencing in January 2027.

As Assistant Head of Junior School - Student Life and Wellbeing, you will be instrumental in leading the pastoral care, wellbeing, and student life programs across Reception to Year 5. You will work closely with leadership and staff, providing vision and fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every student, staff member, and family feels valued, respected, and included.

The Assistant Head of Junior School - Student Life and Wellbeing will:

• Lead and manage the Junior School pastoral care, wellbeing, and Student Engagement and Relationships programs
• Lead and oversee the Junior School Student Leadership Program, including Community Captains and Pedare Student Voice (PSV)
• Manage the daily operations of the Junior School, including event coordination, daily rosters, scheduling, and TRT allocation
• Demonstrate a commitment to the Christian ethos and values of the College
• Support student transition programs entering and exiting the Junior School, as well as the Outdoor Education Program
• Demonstrate high-level interpersonal and communication skills in partnering effectively with staff, students, and parents
• Serve as the Junior School representative on the College Work Health & Safety (WHS) Committee

• Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to personal professional development and reflective practice

What we need:

• Proven school leadership experience commensurate with the role
• A current Teacher Registration Certificate in South Australia (or eligible to be registered in South Australia)
• A current Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect (RRHAN) Certificate
• A current South Australian Working With Children Check (WWCC)

All certificates and qualification(s) must be provided to the College prior to commencement of employment. The College requires the applicant to disclose any information relevant to their eligibility to engage in activities involving children and young people.

Our Culture:

At Pedare we facilitate and nurture a vibrant, professional and collaborative workplace where everyone is welcomed, respected and included. The Assistant Head of Junior School - Student Life and Wellbeing is integral to leading the culture of our Junior School Community.

Your Benefits:

• Purposeful, meaningful and rewarding senior leadership work
• Not-for-profit salary packaging options (details via Maxxia)
• Free confidential counselling and support via our EAP program
• Ample staff carparking

Next Steps:

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, a current Curriculum Vitae and the names of three (3) professional referees.

Please address your application to Naomi Bruce, Manager People and Culture, and submit it no later than 9:00am on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. 

Only applications from suitably qualified teachers, registered (or eligible for registration) in South Australia will be considered.