Director of Wellbeing

2 weeks ago

Southport, Australia The Southport School Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Director of Wellbeing - Senior School

Commencing Term 1, 2026

The Southport School is a leading Anglican Day and Boarding School for boys situated on the banks of the Nerang River in the heart of the Gold Coast. The Southport School (TSS) has been established for over 120 years and is committed to providing excellence in leadership, learning and teaching, pastoral care, and extra-curricular endeavours within a balanced, holistic Christian environment. The School has a vibrant boarding, academic, cultural and sporting program that extends across the full year and two campuses. At TSS, our students and staff reach their full potential in a safe environment of respect, and genuine caring.

We are seeking an exceptional educator to lead wellbeing initiatives as our next Director of Wellbeing, commencing at the start of the 2026 school year. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Senior School – Pastoral Careand working in partnership with the Deans of Students, this pivotal role is responsible for the leadership, development, implementation and ongoing enhancement of the School's Wellbeing Framework for students in Years 7 to 12.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

  • Extensive experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating evidence-informed wellbeing programs across Years 7 to 12
  • Deep understanding of the key health and wellbeing challenges facing adolescents today
  • Proven ability to strategically manage human, financial, and physical resources to deliver high-impact wellbeing outcome
  • Outstanding communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills
  • A capacity to build strong, inclusive relationships with students, families, staff, and external agencies
  • A commitment to fostering a positive school culture through meaningful connections between students, educators, and the broader community

Aligned with our School values of Teamwork, Scholarship and Service, we are seeking a relational leader who brings warmth, empathy, and clarity to their management style. Experience in a boarding school environment is highly regarded, as is a genuine passion for boys' education and an understanding of how to engage boys in ways that make them feel valued and supported across academic, wellbeing, spiritual, sporting and cultural domains.

All staff at The Southport School should be supportive of the Anglican Code of Conduct and stated values and Christian Ethos of the School. Candidates must be eligible for, or hold current Queensland Teacher Registration, submit to an Anglican Diocese National Register check. Candidates will be asked to provide a recent national criminal history check.

For further information about the position, including a detailed position description and to apply, please see the TSS website

All applications must include a current CV and a 2-page statement that address the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Applications must be submitted by 4.00pm Monday 1 September 2025.

Candidates are encouraged to direct any questions about the role to the People and Culture Team via or telephone

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