Head of Pastoral Care (Primary)

Harvest Christian College

Kadina, Yorke Peninsula and Clare Valley SA

Management - Schools (Education and Training)

Full time

Commencing January 2027

Located in Kadina, South Australia 

Applications Close: 5pm, Tuesday 6 October 2026

About the role

The Head of Pastoral Care (Primary) will oversee pastoral care, behaviour management, and student wellbeing across the Primary school, while contributing to whole-school leadership. This role includes a teaching component, maintaining a close relationship with the student body and current best practice.

Key responsibilities

Oversee pastoral care, behaviour management, and student wellbeing across the Primary school

Guide students in behavioural and disciplinary matters based on Christian principles consistent with the College's ethos

Develop and implement policies relating to student behaviour management

Work effectively as part of a leadership team, fostering support and cooperation

Handle sensitive issues with sound judgement and confidentiality

Bring a teaching component to the role, maintaining a close relationship with the student body

Contribute to whole-school leadership

Shape culture and support teaching teams

Build strong relationships with students, staff and parents

About you

Mature and relational Christian leader with a vibrant, growing faith

Active commitment to a local church congregation

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to successfully engage students, staff and parents

Excellent organisational ability and sound decision-making

Dedicated to Christian education

Committed to seeing young people flourish academically, socially, and spiritually

About us

Harvest Christian College is situated on the stunning Copper Coast, offering the perfect blend of community, lifestyle, and opportunity. With pristine beaches just minutes away, the Clare Valley wine region nearby, and Adelaide an easy 90-minute drive, our location offers an exceptional place to live and work.

Why Join Harvest?

Join a thriving school that is part of the Tyndale Group of Christian Schools, providing stability, growth, and shared professional resources

Work in a school culture that values authenticity, encouragement, and faith in action

Benefit from generous and transferable entitlements across campuses, and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing

Enjoy the support of a collaborative leadership team, dedicated to innovation and excellence

Delivered to the College office at 10 Pannan Street, Kadina.

We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the College reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

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For further information, contact Principal, Peter Ayoub on 0888214945 Email to principal@harvest.sa.edu.au