PARED Schools follow a personalised system of education, fostering a strong partnership between parents and school to support the holistic development of each child. Through this approach, every student is encouraged to reach their full potential—academically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Staff at Lysterfield Lake College play a vital role in supporting this mission. They are required to embrace this philosophy and provide a caring and supportive environment for all children. They are a role model of virtue and actively contribute to the character formation of each one of their students.
All staff are expected to actively support the College’s Christian ethos and uphold its Mission, Vision, and Values.
The Role
Lysterfield Lake College is seeking a passionate and dedicated full-time Teachers to apply for a position of responsibility – Head of House - Pastoral to join our growing secondary team.
Reporting to the Head of Formation and Students/ Headmaster, you will deliver engaging and high-quality learning experiences that inspire students to achieve their personal best. The Head of House provides pastoral leadership for students within their House, supporting their wellbeing, character and faith formation, and sense of belonging. Working closely with the Head of Formation and Students, students, families, mentors, and staff, the Head of House helps foster a positive House culture where students are known, challenged, and encouraged to grow in virtue, service, and leadership.
The successful candidate will be organised and hard-working and will have excellent interpersonal skills. They must also have a comprehensive knowledge and desire to improve in their area of responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the pastoral care and wellbeing of students within the House, fostering a culture where every student feels known, valued, safe, and supported.
- Build a positive House culture by developing student leadership, promoting character formation, and leading House meetings, activities, and community initiatives.
- Partner with students, families, and staff to support student wellbeing, behaviour, attendance, and personal growth through restorative and proactive practices.
- Coordinate House events, camps, retreats, and service opportunities that strengthen student engagement, faith, resilience, and a sense of belonging.
- Contribute to the College's vision by modelling Christian values, promoting high expectations, and nurturing students to become responsible, compassionate, and confident young people.
About You
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Proven teaching capability and curriculum knowledge
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Alignment with the College’s values, with the capacity to model virtuous behaviour and actively contribute to and enrich the College culture.
Specific Child Safety Requirements:
Applicants must demonstrate
- The capacity to model and consistently uphold a Child Safe Culture including the College’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, and the Child Safe Code of Conduct both personally and professionally. Refer to the links below to access these policies.
- Suitability to work with children including positive attitudes toward child safety and child empowerment.
- A willingness to participate in ongoing child safety training.
- The ability to create culturally safe and inclusive environments for diverse students, cultural diverse students, students with disabilities and students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
- Refer to the college website below to access these policies. https://www.lysterfieldlake.vic.edu.au/policies/
Applicants are required to provide a valid Working with Children Check or VIT registration (teachers) and will be subject to background and reference checks and will be required to sign the Child Safe Code of Conduct as a condition of employment.
BENEFITS:
- Parking on site
- School fees discounts for staff
- Career development and ongoing position
- Surrounded by magnificent park landscaping
APPLICATION
Please email your application to Trent Thomas, Headmaster of Lysterfield Lake College, via employment@lysterfieldlake.vic.edu.au.
All applications must include a cover letter, resume and at least two references (professional/ character). Applications close on 20th August 2026. Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may commence prior to the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
