House Leader

Role Description/Criteria

About Parade College

Parade College is a member of the national body of Catholic schools known as Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA). The College aims to help young people grow into well-rounded individuals who will make a meaningful contribution to society. In a vibrant learning community, students are encouraged to explore and develop their talents to the fullest and aim for excellence in all their endeavours.

As a long-standing Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, Parade College strives to be a learning community that offers best practice education and pastoral care to its students to foster fullness of life and holistic growth for all.

Parade College is the oldest Edmund Rice School in Australia, dating back to 1871, and has a proud history of excellence in the education and pastoral care. Parade offers a multitude of curriculum options for students, whatever their interest may be; from academic, sporting, music, visual arts and trade options.

The College is pleased to announce, our VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) program at Parade College became co-educational in 2025. The College welcomes full-time female student enrolments for the first time in our long history, into Year 11 in 2025. Starting in Term 1 2025, our VCE Vocational Major program, based at our Preston campus, has expanded our student offerings by introducing a new Tertiary Pathways Program. The Tertiary Pathways Program includes a second stream of our highly successful Sport Academy, along with a new Business Academy. Both academies provide a bespoke educational opportunity that allow students to gain direct entry into a number of undergraduate tertiary courses at La Trobe University upon completion of the two-year course.

The professional environment for staff at Parade College emphasises innovation, the importance of lifelong learning and quality relationships between staff, students and the College community.

The Position

Applications are invited for House Leader positions based at the Bundoora Campus from suitably qualified, highly motivated and innovative leaders with excellent organisational skills and a passion for Catholic Education in the Edmund Rice Tradition and the safety and wellbeing of children.

The House system is expected to give strong support and expression to the spiritual and social justice aims of the College. The role of House Leader is to demonstrate leadership in the spiritual life of the College, actively promote school policies and procedures, model excellence in teaching, encourage peers in the development of best practice, and foster a sense of community and care that supports the academic progress of students, within a team situation with other House Leaders.

The House Leader has the primary responsibility for the wellbeing, safety, protection, pastoral care, academic progress and guidance of the students in the House. All relationships and procedures within the House will reflect Parade College’s belief in the centrality of wellbeing, safety, protection, pastoral care and restoratives processes to ensure good teaching and learning and appropriate student outcomes. Thus, the position of House Leader is a significant leadership position at Parade College.

The House Leaders are part of a team charged with the implementation of student wellbeing policies and the development of community at the year level. This team focuses upon developing strategies that respond to student needs and which are consistent with the College mission.

The successful candidates for these positions will commence 27 January 2027. The leadership appointment is for a three year term, with an ongoing teaching position associated with this appointment. This position attracts a generous Position of Leadership Allowance (POL 3.5 Allowance) and time allowance per cycle.

Please view the Position Description for further details about the role and the selection criteria.

Application Requirements

In preparing an application, please read the advertisement and position description carefully to ensure that you can demonstrate your ability to meet the position requirements and have a good understanding of the role.

To apply, please visit the College website Employment page, click ‘APPLY’ and follow the prompts.

Please address your application to Mark Aiello, College Principal.

Applications must include:

• a covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria including your skills, qualifications and experience relevant to the role (3 pages maximum); together with
• a current Curriculum Vitae.

For any enquiries about the role or submitting your application, please contact Doreen Cutajar, Director of Human Resources via email: ***email_hidden*** or telephone: (03) 94683300.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Wednesday 15 July 2026.

All applicants will be subject to Parade College and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with Parade College’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures.

The successful applicant must be a registered teacher in Victoria or be able to gain registration prior to the commencement of the position.

Parade College is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Parade College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Procedures

https://www.parade.vic.edu.au/about-us/employment

Details

Address: 1436 Plenty Road

Bundoora

Phone: 9468 3300

Website: https://www.parade.vic.edu.au

Principal: Mr Mark Aiello

Enquiries: [email protected]

Co-Principal

Applications Close: 15/07/2026

Position: Position of Leadership

Type: Ongoing

Hours per Week: Full-time

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