Secondary - Head of Year

Head of Year (Secondary) – Teaching Role with Additional Responsibility 

Citipointe Christian College, established in 1978, is a leading independent, co‑educational Christian College in Carindale, Brisbane. Citipointe is where Christian values, personalised care and academic rigour combine to create an environment where students are inspired to achieve their personal best. 

We are seeking a committed and experienced Secondary teacher to step into the role of Head of Year, combining classroom teaching with significant leadership and pastoral responsibility. 

Please Note: Applicants are required to provide a pastoral reference as part of the recruitment process. 

Teachers from all subject areas are encouraged to apply, as part of your application, please clearly outline the teaching pathways/subject areas you are accredited to teach. 

About the Role – Head of Year (with Teaching Load) 

The Head of Year provides spiritual, pastoral and organisational leadership for a designated year group while maintaining a teaching load. This role is central to shaping student wellbeing, behaviour, engagement and community culture. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Leading the pastoral care and spiritual development of students 

• Building a positive year‑level culture aligned with the College’s Christian values 

• Monitoring attendance, behaviour and academic progress, and coordinating support where needed 

• Overseeing behaviour management processes and supporting students through key transitions 

• Leading and mentoring year‑level teachers, including devotions, meetings and collaborative planning 

• Coordinating year‑level events, camps and parent engagement activities 

• Collaborating with senior and middle leaders on whole‑school initiatives and ensuring compliance with College policies 

• Building strong relationships with students, parents and the wider College community 

Why Join Citipointe Now 

This is a significant moment in the life of our College. As we continue to grow and strengthen our academic and co‑curricular offerings, we are investing deeply in our staff and the culture that supports them. 

Our Secondary School is ranked 16th in Queensland for the second consecutive year, reflecting strong NAPLAN performance and a 2025 median ATAR of 88.15*. 

Benefits include: 

• Competitive remuneration 

• 1% employer superannuation above minimum 

• Income protection insurance 

• Salary sacrificing options 

• Paid parental leave (eligible employees) 

• Tuition fee discounts 

• Early access to Long Service Leave (from 8 years) 

• Leadership development pathways 

• A workplace committed to thoughtful innovation and continuous improvement 

Requirements 

• Current Queensland College of Teachers registration 

• Written, current Pastor’s reference 

• Academic transcript 

Selection Criteria 

• Profess a Christian belief and regularly attend a church fellowship 

• Model Christian living and character 

• Ability to integrate faith and learning authentically 

• Bachelor of Education (or equivalent) 

• Demonstrated effective teaching practices 

• Strong written and oral communication skills 

• High technological literacy 

• Experience teaching with iPads (preferred) 

• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills 

• Strong organisational and time‑management abilities  

*Based on the 79.4% of students who granted permission for their ATAR results to be shared. 

Employment Information Collection Notice

In applying for this position, applicants will be providing Citipointe Christian College with personal information. The College is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all applicants in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

The information collected may include details provided in your application, obtained during interviews, from your nominated referees, and from other inquiries made as part of the selection process. This information will only be used for recruitment and selection purposes.

In the course of this process, the College may contact third parties such as referees or background check providers and may disclose relevant personal information as part of verifying qualifications, work history, and suitability for the role.

All personal information will be stored securely and accessed only by those directly involved in the recruitment process. If your application is unsuccessful, your information will be retained for a limited period and then securely destroyed or de-identified, unless you consent to its retention for future opportunities.

You may request access to your personal information held by the College and request corrections where necessary by contacting our People Relations Department.