Leader Of House

Leader of House

release from face-to-face teaching time.
The College

Chevalier College's rich 78-year history is shaped by the MSC values of kindness, compassion, inclusivity, and
hospitality. As part of its next iteration, Chevalier College will continue to grow as a community of heart-centred
learners whilst nurturing the individual uniqueness of each student. As a learner focused contemporary learning
community, Chevalier College enables students to be collaborative and future facing thinkers who activate
purposeful, meaningful and positive change in a rapidly changing world.

Role Outline

The Leader of House plays a key role in supporting the wellbeing and pastoral care priorities of the College by
ensuring the holistic education of each student in their House by ensuring their academic, spiritual, emotional
and physical wellbeing is supported. Working closely with the Assistant Principal - Wellbeing and Growth and
the Dean of Students, the Leader of House is strongly committed to ethos, charism and values of MSC
Education.

The partnership between Home Room Tutors, Subject Teachers and Leaders of Learning is pivotal in the
pastoral care and formation of Chevalier College students. The Leader of House supports the three-way
partnership between staff, students and families, and oversees the pastoral care, wellbeing and learning
dimensions of students within their group. The Leader of House works collaboratively with other Leaders of
House to ensure consistency in House structures and expectations. Also, the Leader of House contributes to
the development of student wellbeing and the implementation of the (yet to be developed) wellbeing
ecosystem. Most importantly, the Leader of House works tirelessly with each Home Room Tutor to better know
and understand the strengths, interests, motivations and capabilities of each student in their House, so they
flourish and thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Role Responsibilities

The Leader of House is foundational to the success of the wellbeing, pastoral care and academic care of each
student within each House. The Leader of House works closely with the Assistant Principal Wellbeing and
Growth by sharing the responsibility for the continued implementation of wellbeing initiatives which support a
safe and supportive environment. The Leader of House works closely with the Dean of Students to ensure the
ongoing development of a vertical House-based pastoral care structure to support pastoral care and learning
across the College. As a group, the Leaders of House work collaboratively with each other to ensure clear and
consistent expectations of Home Rooms Tutors and students within each House. They set the direction for
student pastoral care in their specific House, ensuring every student's opportunity for growth is maximised.

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The Leader of House is a conduit between other key roles and a facilitator of key processes to ensure each student
thrives. As such, the Leader of House:

- Works closely with the _Dean of Students _to:

- Ensure the consistent delivery of morning Home Room by each Home Room Tutor.
- Ensure appropriate behaviour management strategies are implemented and applied when students
fail to meet expectations regarding uniform, behaviour, appearance and attendance.
- Liaise with the Dean of Students regarding communication with parents regarding serious breaches
- of College expectations, including the suspension process.
- Works closely with the _Assistant Principal Wellbeing and Growth_ to:

- support the development of wellbeing courses and initiatives including the teaching of SIM and
Wellbeing courses.
- develop formal and informal student leadership e.g. supporting House Captains, Buddy Leaders and
senior student involvement in Home Rooms and the overall wellbeing of House students.
- Works closely with the _Assistant Principal - Faith, Formation and Mission_ to:

- ensure a vibrant prayer life in each of the Home Rooms.
- promote the story, shield and mottos of the House Patron.
- support religious events such as Sacred Heart Day, Chevalier Day and other events including liturgies.
- attend at least two overnight retreats for Years 9, 10, 11 and/or 12.
- support First Nations events including Sorry Day and Naidoc Week.
- ensure House students are associated with at least one MSC Mission focussed (fundraising) charity
and one community (awareness) charitable work each year.
- Organise one House activity per year. Liaise with House staff, College, and House captains to ensure
- well-organised and enthusiastic participation ensuring consistency with events.
- Leads _Home Room Tutors_ by:

- developing complementary ways of fostering House Spirit in celebration of its members.
- communicating relevant information regarding students' social, emotional, physical, and academic

wellbeing.
- partnering with them to monitor student behaviour, uniform, lateness and absenteeism and relevant

learning issues.
- supporting staff in d