About Xavier College:

Xavier College is a leading Catholic school in the Jesuit tradition that aspires to form exceptional graduates through inspiring learning experiences and our distinct Jesuit character. This is an opportunity for outstanding candidates to join an aspirational and rigorous culture of learning and educational excellence.

About The Role:

The Head of Ignatian Formation plays a vital role in fostering and embedding Ignatian spirituality across the Xavier College community. With a primary focus on staff formation, the role also supports parent formation initiatives and offers guidance to the Xavier Social Justice Network (XSJN). Reporting to the Rector, the Head of Ignatian Formation champions the spiritual development of staff through retreats, programs, and reflective practice rooted in the Jesuit tradition.

The Head of Ignatian Formation works collaboratively with key stakeholders, including the Faith and Service team, House Heads, Executive, and broader formation teams, to create meaningful opportunities for spiritual engagement and professional growth. The role is responsible for coordinating major staff formation initiatives such as induction, retreats (e.g., Sevenhill, Anglesea), participation in national Jesuit programs (e.g., Ignis, Colloquium on the Ministry of Teaching), and ongoing spiritual accompaniment.

Tenure:  Part time - Ongoing 

This position is advertised as two possible types of employment:

• The applicant can be employed as a teacher with the Head of Ignatian Formation added as a Position of Leadership (0.6 POL + upto 0.4 FTE teaching load)
• The applicant can be employed as a general staff member that works term time only