Head of House

Position Description

Head of House

_'Known and Loved:
Dignity for All' _

• Every student is known, valued and loved as an individual here at Marist_
• Sion College. _
• Marist-Sion College, Warragul, is a Catholic coeducational secondary school, inspired by the traditions of _

- the Marist Brothers and the Sisters of Our Lady of Sion. _

• Our mission is to provide an _
  _innovative education__ which_
  _integrates faith, learning__ and _
  _life__ in a _

_welcoming community__. _

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Position Summary The Head of House is responsible for the wellbeing of students in their House. In partnership
with the Tutor Teachers, they oversee the efficient leadership, organisation, management and
pastoral care of all members of a House.

The Head of House works professionally and cooperatively with the Pastoral Care Team and
engenders House Spirit, student connectedness and belonging. Promoting a spirit of mutual
support and responsibility the Head of House has a broad responsibility for overseeing House
specific programs, events and experiences.

FTE & Position Type:
Full time fixed term leave replacement

Employment Category:
Teacher

Classification Level:
Position of Leadership Level 2

Campus Location:
Warragul

Award:
Victorian Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2018

Marist-Sion College House Groups:
Champagnat, Jericho, Joseph, Loreto, Lourdes,

MacKillop, Marcellin and Sion.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All applicants require current and valid _

- working rights for Australia. _

Organisational

Relationships

Reports to:

Deputy Principal:
Wellbeing Partnerships and Safety, Director of Pastoral Care,

Pastoral Development Leader

Direct Reports:
Nil

Internal Liaisons:
Leadership Team, Students and College Staff.

External Liaisons:
Members of the College Community and General Public.

Responsibilities Improved Student Outcomes - House Responsibilities
Support the College's vision and mission, Strategic Improvement Plan and Annual
Improvement Plan.

Provide leadership for the House Tutors and House Support Staff.

Promote opportunities for belonging through College and House events including the Ken
Taylor Inter House Championship, Heritage Day and Valedictory.

**STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Catholic Identity / Supporting the Catholic Ethos of the College
Provide leadership for the College community that is based on Gospel values.

Actively support aspects of College life related to faith development and the charisms of
the Marist Brothers and the Sisters of Our Lady of Sion.

Work to promote practices that reflect Catholic faith and culture, including College Masses,
House Masses and liturgical celebrations.

Promote and manage fundraising activities for missions and charitable purposes.

Leadership for Learning
Be a leader of learning. This includes but is not limited to, preparing and presenting at
Information Events (e.g. Year 7 Welcome Evening, VCE Commencement Evenings).

Lead Tutors in the ongoing management and support of students' learning and wellbeing.

Oversee the Student Progress Monitoring process for the House.

Process.

Positive Education, Student Leadership and Wellbeing
Champion the College's Pastoral Care Program.

Champion the activate student voice and student leadership within the House.

Identify and support Students at Risk as led by the

Deputy Principal:
Wellbeing
Partnerships and Safety and Wellbeing Team.

Liaise with the Learning Adjustment Leader in matters relating to students with particular
needs within the House.

Liaise with the Enrolments and Bus Coordinator regarding the transition of students to the
College.

Be an ambassador and role model for the principles of the College Expectations.

Positive Behaviour Support
Provide for fair, compassionate and supportive standards of pastoral care for students in
order to ensure the School Wide Expectations.

Champion the implementation of restorative practices.

Convene student and parent/guardian meetings as needed.

Maintain individual student notes on SIMON and monitor incidences.

Coordinate Tier 2 Targeted Positive Behaviour Support for students identified in the House.

Form part of a Care Team for students placed on the Tier 3 Intensive Positive Behaviour
Support process, as required.

Assist with the supervision of withdrawn students during the school day.

Ensure the correct wearing of College uniform by students.

Organisations Responsibilities
Attend Pastoral Care Team meetings according to the College meeting schedule as led by
the

Deputy Principal:
Wellbeing Partnerships and Safety.

Convene meetings of House Staff according to the College meeting schedule.

Follow-up students with patterns of late arrival and absence in support of the Student
Attendance Officer, as required.

Ensure that a House Report is included in Seasons (year book) and two House Report

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