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Acting Head of Students (Position of Leadership, Level 3) including Teaching allocation
This is a fixed term role for the 2026 school year; Position of Leadership Level 3, with 15 lessons per two-week cycle release time.
About the Role
Whilst the Principal is responsible for the overall leadership of Trinity College Colac, this task is shared with all members of staff and everyone employed by the College is a role model to the students.
As a Position of Leadership (POL) this role is vital in influencing College members to achieve the College Vision and Mission and goals as established through the School Improvement Plan and each year through an Annual Action Plan.
Trinity College Colac fosters a culture of distributed leadership. This means those who are appointed to POLs are obligated to understand the School Improvement Framework goals and are entrusted to work with their team with autonomy to bring about improvements to their field and the College as a whole.
Some of the Key Responsibilities of this role will include:
- To provide a commitment to Catholic Education and to the safety, wellbeing and protection of children and young people;
- To provide students with a rich and engaging educational experience;
- Ensure the delivery of curriculum that reaches and engages students with a diverse range of educational abilities and backgrounds;
- A collegial and collaborative approach to learning and teaching.
Benefits:
- Supportive, collaborative and inclusive school community;
- Region living at its best with strong connections to community;
- Beautiful, expansive campus with modern facilities;
- A collaborative and inclusive team that values innovation, partnership, and respect;
- Excellent professional development opportunities.
Applicants will be required to submit:
- Cover letter
- Resume
For a confidential discussion about the role contact:
Paul Clohesy Principal on: 5233 9252
Applications close 3 December, 2025
This school community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children in accordance with Ministerial Order 1359.
Guided by our vision of “the pursuit of fullness of life for all,” DOBCEL is committed to inclusion and the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children and young people in our care. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who support Catholic education and value the unique contributions of each person.
About Us
Trinity College Colac is a Catholic co-educational secondary school with a proud heritage, a warm and connected community and a deep commitment to developing graduates who seek to make a difference by creating a better world.
At Trinity College Colac, we nurture, inspire and challenge our students so they develop into the best versions of themselves. We foster a sense of belonging, achievement and purpose, helping our young people to explore their potential and seek their excellence. A Trinity education aims to cultivate critical, creative and collaborative learners who develop skills, character and knowledge that provide the roadmap for their own path to a thriving future.
Our founders, Sister Catherine McAuley and Blessed Edmund Rice, inspire our students to live a life of generous service and faith. As a Catholic school that has a history dating back to 1888 when the Sisters of Mercy arrived in Colac and established St Joseph’s College, Gospel Values are at the heart of everything we do. Trinity students are challenged to carry the message of Jesus and the charism of our founders in their hearts and show courage, faith and excellence in all areas of their lives.
Set on a beautiful campus with modern facilities and supported by passionate staff with a strong commitment to the wellbeing of our community, Trinity College Colac has been the school of choice for generations of local families who make a difference in our town, in our nation and in our world.
We seek to employ innovative and imaginative educators and ancillary staff who strive for personal growth and excellence and thrive on empowering young people to lead meaningful lives. We are inspired by Christ to recognise the dignity of every person and promote inclusivity and embrace diversity.
The College offers a range of employment and career opportunities for teachers, administration professionals, grounds and maintenance experts, sporting instructors and experienced Arts practitioners. In this wonderful community, all staff are invited to be part of the College’s faith tradition and provided with opportunities to explore their spiritual and professional development.
With a long history of providing education to the Colac-Otway area, Trinity is committed to building positive and meaningful relationships between students, staff and families. Together we make a difference
