Pastoral Care Coordinator Junior Years (Prep-Year 6)

Redeemer Lutheran College is seeking an experienced Pastoral Care Coordinator Junior School to take on this full-time permanent teaching position, with a fixed term Position of Added Responsibility (PAR – CL1), commencing 1 January 2026.

Redeemer is a co-educational Christian school owned and operated by the Lutheran Church of Australia, Queensland District. As a school of the church, it holds that its fundamental role is to offer its students a sound and integrated education within the Christian tradition. Redeemer's motto is: Our Hope is in Christ.

The College is situated in Rochedale on Brisbane's south side, about 20km from the CBD, about 55km from the Gold Coast, and is easily accessible by the Pacific Highway and the Gateway Motorway.

For further information about Redeemer Lutheran College please visit: www.redeemer.com.au.

Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrate strong Leadership
• Demonstrate excellence in pastoral and restorative practices and associated programs
• Have a strong working knowledge in areas of pedagogy, curriculum, assessment and the use of ICT’s
• Work cooperatively with teachers, parents and other members of the Redeemer community
• Provide excellent pastoral care to students
• Be registered to teach in Queensland.

Applications should be addressed to Mr Darrin Schumacher, Principal, and submitted as one combined PDF file via email to jobs@redeemer.com.au before 4:00pm on Thursday 25 September 2025. File should in the following order include:

• letter of application (one page)
• curriculum vitae (three pages maximum)
• the name, organisation, position, contact mobile number and landline of three referees, at least two of which can speak to your current professional practice
• response to the selection criteria, 300 word limit for each criterion (see below)
• a copy of your academic transcripts conferring professional qualifications
• a copy of your current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.

Your response should address the following criteria:

• SC.1 Demonstrated ability to develop trusted and caring relationships with students, staff, parents and members of the broader community
• SC.2 Demonstrated understanding and use of Restorative Practices in student/staff welfare and behaviour management contexts
• SC.3 Capacity to support teaching teams
• SC 4 Evidence of a personal commitment to continuous self-evaluation and lifelong learning
• SC.5 Willingness to support the Christian Ethos of the College.

Applications must be received electronically via jobs@redeemer.com.au indicated above and not posted or hand delivered to the College. Any applications received by means other than the advertised email address will not be considered.

The College reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications.

Redeemer Lutheran College is committed to child safety. We require all applicants to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and successful applicants must comply with the College’s Child Protection Program.