Director of Wellbeing
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Job Description
Director of Wellbeing - Senior School
Commencing Term 1 2026
The Southport School is a leading Anglican Day and Boarding School for boys situated on the banks of the Nerang River in the heart of the Gold Coast. The Southport School (TSS) has been established for over 120 years and is committed to providing excellence in leadership learning and teaching pastoral care and extra-curricular endeavours within a balanced holistic Christian environment. The School has a vibrant boarding academic cultural and sporting program that extends across the full year and two campuses. At TSS our students and staff reach their full potential in a safe environment of respect and genuine caring.
We are seeking an exceptional educator to lead wellbeing initiatives as our nextDirector of Wellbeingcommencing at the start of the 2026 school year. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Senior School Pastoral Care and working in partnership with the Deans of Students this pivotal role is responsible for the leadership development implementation and ongoing enhancement of the Schools Wellbeing Framework for students in Years 7 to 12.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Extensive experience in designing delivering and evaluating evidence-informed wellbeing programs across Years 7 to 12
- Deep understanding of the key health and wellbeing challenges facing adolescents today
- Proven ability to strategically manage human financial and physical resources to deliver high-impact wellbeing outcome
- Outstanding communication public speaking and interpersonal skills
- A capacity to build strong inclusive relationships with students families staff and external agencies
- A commitment to fostering a positive school culture through meaningful connections between students educators and the broader community
Aligned with our School values of Teamwork Scholarship and Service we are seeking a relational leader who brings warmth empathy and clarity to their management style. Experience in a boarding school environment is highly regarded as is a genuine passion for boys education and an understanding of how to engage boys in ways that make them feel valued and supported across academic wellbeing spiritual sporting and cultural domains.
All staff at The Southport School should be supportive of the Anglican Code of Conduct and stated values and Christian Ethos of the School. Candidates must be eligible for or hold current Queensland Teacher Registration submit to an Anglican Diocese National Register check. Candidates will be asked to provide a recent national criminal history check.
For further information about the position including a detailed position description and to apply please see the TSS website
All applications must include a current CV and a 2-page statement that address the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Applications must be submitted by 4.00pm Monday 1 September 2025.
Candidates are encouraged to direct any questions about the role to the People and Culture Team via or telephone.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
