Positions Vacant

BOARDING HOUSE SENIOR SUPPORT

Casual role immediate start

• Highly regarded independent girls’ school
• Excellent opportunity to work in a very caring environment
• Immediate start, covering weekends until the end of Term 3, 2024 (with possible extension to Term 4, 2024)

 

About PLC: PLC Sydney is located 15 minutes from the culturally diverse and vibrant suburb of Croydon. We employ over 200 professionals who encourage our girls to grow into a well-rounded 21st century young women in an academically focused Christian environment. PLC Sydney values staff who are inspirational, have deep kowledge and are passionate about the pursuit of excellence in their field.

About the Role: Our current Head of Boarding is away and we are looking for someone to assist with managing the Boarding House, ensuring a smooth and comfortable boarding experience for our students.

Role Responsibilities include:

• Managing the Boarding House in the absence of the Head of Boarding: Ensure a calm and orderly atmosphere in the boarding house.
• Provide Support and Assistance: Be available to address any student needs or concerns during evening hours.
• Maintain Safe and Positive Environment: Contribute to a positive and supportive living environment for boarding students.

Hours of Work:

• Saturdays: 4:00pm - 11:00pm (with sleepover)
• Sundays: 8:00am - 6:00pm

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience working with young people is essential, preferably in a boarding or residential setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing schedules and situations.
• A current First Aid certificate
• Completed the ABSA Duty of Care training course (beneficial)

To apply please email your cover letter & resume to cawilson@plc.nsw.edu.au Applicants will be required to support the Christian ethos of the College. Applicants must be able to provide a current valid Working with Children’s Check number.

Employment Opportunity at Rotary Residential College

Rotary Residential College offers high-quality accommodation for country high school students aged 11 to 18 years. As an independent, co-educational facility, we provide a supportive living environment for 94 students attending various schools in the metropolitan area. Each student enjoys the comfort of having their own room and ensuite, with 16 to 17 students per dormitory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a firm but fair approach, ensuring consistency with the Boarding College’s policies and procedures.
• Supervise study times, meals, bedtimes, and room cleanliness, as well as manage lock-up procedures and alarms.
• Perform administrative and cleaning duties as required.
• Actively contribute as a member of the boarding community.
• Serve as a positive role model through appropriate behavior, grooming, hygiene, and language.
• Proactively engage students by organizing activities both on-site and off-site.
• Hold or be willing to apply for a National Police Clearance and Western Australian Working with Children Check.
• Hold or be willing to obtain a First Aid Certificate.
• Be open to receiving training through webinars and online courses.

All boarding staff at Rotary Residential College play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our students, fostering a supportive environment where students can thrive. Professionalism is expected in interactions with students, parents, and colleagues.

Position Details:

• Availability: 2 to 3 shifts per week (Sunday to Thursday between 2:00 pm and 9:45 pm)(Friday and Saturday 2:00pm and 10.15pm). 
• Note: Applicants must be available for these shifts and reside in Perth to be considered.

Start Date: Immediate

To apply, please send your CV and the names of two referees to admin2@rotaryresidentialcollege.com.au [link removed]. For inquiries, contact Nardine Bilston or Troy Steven at (08) 9470 4177 [link removed].

Director of Boarding / Head of Boarding Residence – Closes 8^th October 2024

The Cathedral School is Townsville's only Independent Anglican School for boys and girls from Early Childhood to Year 12. Our boarding facilities are an integral part of our school community, offering a home away from home for students from Year 7 to 12. The school is committed to providing the highest standards in boarding and we pride ourselves on the various levels of specifically designed structures we have in place to offer top-class academic, boarding, and social support to our boarding students. Following 14 years of dedicated service our Head of Boys Boarding has decided to finish his tenure at the school. To fill this vacancy, we are looking for a Director of Boarding/Head of Residence to lead and manage our boarding facilities who:

• brings energetic and collaborative leadership with a cheerful, outgoing personality;
• demonstrates empathy toward the unique needs of rural, remote, and international boarders;
• is strongly committed to residential education, student well-being, and care;
• values diversity, inclusion, culture, and tradition;
• seeks best practices in boarding and encourages ongoing learning and growth;
• provides both strategic and operational leadership; and
• upholds the highest standards of duty of care and student protection, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all boarders.

The school is set adjacent to a lagoon and lush tropical raintrees, creating a wonderful canvas to inspire learning and creativity. We 'educate for life-long success' and know that this requires a well-rounded education and a focus on developing the ‘whole person’ by nurturing the body and spirit as well as the mind. 

If you are a dynamic and engaged leader who has the above qualities and would like the challenge of a diverse role, this position may be what you are looking for.

The Role

The Director of Boarding/Head of Residence is a full-time, senior leadership position at The Cathedral School, and a member of the 2025 Executive team. This role requires strong leadership, organisational, and administrative skills, with the ability to manage both strategic and operational responsibilities.

As Director of Boarding, the role involves strategic leadership, management, and overall success of the school's boarding program. This includes ensuring a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for all boarders, overseeing policies and procedures, and maintaining high standards of pastoral care and student welfare across both boys' and girls' residences. The Director leads the recruitment, induction, training, and ongoing support of boarding staff, fostering a collaborative and professional culture. Additionally, the Director manages budgeting, resourcing, and systems that promote boarders' well-being and development, ensuring alignment with the school's broader strategic objectives and values.

As Head of Residence, the position is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of a boarding house. This includes ensuring a nurturing and structured environment that supports the pastoral, social, and academic development of students. The Head of Residence ensures consistent implementation of policies and procedures, provides exceptional pastoral care, and fosters a positive residential community. This role involves close collaboration with boarding staff, students, families, and school staff to promote student well-being, mentor boarders, and enhance their growth. The Head of Residence also supports the overall boarding community by creating a warm, home-like environment and providing social, emotional, and domestic support to students and families.

Further information 

Information about the position can be found at https://cathedral.qld.edu.au/about/employment/ or please feel free to call Human Resources on 07 47222065 or email hr@cathedral.qld.edu.au for an detailed employment pack.

Applying for the position

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their relevant experience. In the cover letter, please highlight what you would bring to the role, your expected contributions, and how your past experience aligns with the essential criteria and key accountabilities. Rather than simply listing your current duties, focus on providing specific examples of how your leadership has made a meaningful impact.

Please include three current professional references and a copy of your relevant qualifications. Applications will close on Tuesday 8 October 2024 at 5.00pm.

Please email applications to:

The Human Resources Manager

hr@cathedral.qld.edu.au

The Rockhampton Grammar School is seeking a full-time, term-time, Girls' Boarding Head of Year to join our thriving boarding community. Boarding has formed the core of The Rockhampton Grammar School since our founding in 1881 and will always be at the heart of our School. Valuing our position as Queensland’s largest boarding school, our vibrant boarding community is very much about the staff and students who reside within it. In consultation with the Head of Girls’ Boarding, the Head of Year is primarily responsible for the safety, welfare, behaviour, personal development, pastoral care and day to day management of Boarders and Year level cohort of Boarders. This position is open to both Teaching and Non-Teaching candidates with a commencement date of Term 1, 2025. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are applying as a Teaching candidate, stating your teaching areas. 

The Rockhampton Grammar School was founded in 1881 and is an independent co-educational day and boarding school, educating and caring for students from Prep to Year 12, as well as the Early Learning Years and is Queensland’s largest boarding school. The Rockhampton Grammar School has achieved great success in the academic, cultural, sporting and vocational fields over the past 143 years. The School has a total enrolment of over 1,400 (Prep to Year 12) students who are exposed to our broad curriculum, giving effect to our commitment of Grow in Character and Scholarship. 

Conveniently located in one of Queensland’s largest regional centres, we are proud to be chosen as the school of choice by families throughout Central Queensland, Far North Queensland, the Northern Territory and overseas. We take the responsibility of working in boarding seriously. With more than a third of our Secondary School students being boarders, we do everything we can to make sure they feel safe, comfortable and happy.

As part of our School, we provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all our staff is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our staff and students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

At The Rockhampton Grammar School, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic environment where students thrive both in the classroom and in extracurricular activities. Join us at The Rockhampton Grammar School and be a part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education! The School values co-curricular involvement and provide a wide variety of opportunities for staff in this regard.

POSITION TITLE:   Girls' Boarding Head of Year

DEPARTMENT:   Boarding

CLASSIFICATION:  Full-Time, Term-Time, Permanent

REPORTS TO:  Head of Boarding (Girls') and Director of Boarding

The Rockhampton Grammar School offers a competitive salary to all staff. The salary for this position, will be dependent on the successful applicant's experience and qualifications (Teaching or Non-Teaching) plus super and benefits.

(Note: pay-scale is reflective of the applicants teaching experience in accordance with the RGS EBA).

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Boarding Heads of Year:

• If a member of the teaching staff, teaching up to a maximum of 20 periods per week (if applicable);
• Consults routinely with the Head of Girls’ Boarding about the circumstances of a specific cohort of boarders, collective and individual;
• Works always in accordance with the ideals of RGS Boarding as per the RGS Boarding Mission Statement;
• Works always with an awareness of The Rockhampton Grammar School policy documents, in particular the legal responsibilities in regard to the Child Protection Policy and Workplace Health and Safety Policy;
• Is committed to ongoing professional development;
• Is a good role model for our boarding community: ethical, reliable, punctual, proactive, well dressed and groomed;
• Is responsible for the day-to-day management of the boarding house;
• Will be available at all times, within reason, to assist with and administer to the needs of boarders;
• Maintains a visible and active presence in the house especially during prep and at lights out;
• Liaises with relevant Heads and day school Heads of Year in all matters relating to boarders in the day school to effect a cohesive one-school approach;
• Will attend regular boarding management meetings;
• Contributes to the School’s co-curricular programme;
• Attends promotional visits to the districts of boarder families from time to time;
• Provide effective leadership and support for the ongoing development of a successful boarding house staff team;
• Maintain a climate of excellence in the care of boarders through effective collaborative relationships with those responsible for services to boarders: academic, pastoral, catering, laundry, transport, health centre, counselling and co-curriculum;
• Clearly define and communicate to boarders the expectations of each boarder in regard to conduct and attitude;
• Ensure a safe living environment in the boarding house at all times;
• Monitor and be involved in the personal development of boarders: academic, co-curricular, moral, spiritual, emotional, physical, health and self-reflection;
• Relate to individual boarders in an open, cheerful and supportive manner;
• Monitor, support and improve where necessary the effectiveness of on-duty junior boarding staff;
• Assist with and check on the rostering of boarding staff, ensuring that appropriate supervision is provided at all times, inclusive of covering staff absences;
• Induct new staff into the boarding house, creating an awareness of expected performance;
• Participate in and lead boarding staff professional development;
• Maintain effective prep sessions each night, Sunday – Thursday;
• Conduct a boarding house meeting at the commencement of each school day;
• Lead, maintain, contribute to an eclectic recreational activities program;
• Facilitate the semi-formal dining and etiquette program shared across all of boarding, attending scheduled formal and semi-formal dining functions;
• Liaise with boarder parents as required, attending promptly to all matters arising;
• Communicate directly, by email, phone or in person, with boarder parents about incidences of good deeds or success, sickness, injury, misconduct or other specific welfare circumstances for individual boarders;
• Ensure that the boarding house furnishings and fittings are well-maintained, liaising with the Maintenance Manager as required;
• Maintain neat presentation of the boarding house – individual student areas and common use areas;
• Assist boarders to resolve problems;
• Discipline boarders, as required;
• Assist with supervision of boarders’ dining;
• Prepare and ensure the checking of house rolls;
• Keep close and careful control of boarders’ leave arrangements – approval and signing out;
• Boarding cohort administration;
• Day to day cleanliness and personal presentation of boarders;
• Liaise with RGS Health Centre Nurses regarding boarders who are injured or unwell:
• Escort injured and unwell boarders to hospital and medical appointments, as required;
• Complete a boarding report for each boarder at the end of term (not Term 3);
• Prepare and publish a Boarding cohort newsletter each term, or a weekly boarding house update email or other effective means of regularly communicating with parents collectively;
• Prepare the boarding house for the return of boarders each term;
• Ensure the clearing and cleaning of the boarding house at the end of each term;
• Conduct enrolment interviews with new boarders and parents;
• Assist with and monitor transport arrangements of boarders to and from School activities and to and from home at the end of each term;
• Be conversant with the emergency evacuation procedures and respond accordingly every time there is a fire (or other) alarm, ensuring prompt and safe evacuation of Boarders and relevant staff.
• Teaching subjects in line with skills, qualification and experience (if applicable).

N.B This position description contains the most important duties and tasks regarding the job to be done. It is not an exclusive/exhaustive list.

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

The School takes child protection seriously, and as a staff member or volunteer of The Rockhampton Grammar School, you are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Practice and Behaviour Guidelines. You will receive a copy of these guidelines as part of the induction process.

Therefore, as a part of your duties and responsibilities, you are also required to:

• Provide a welcoming and safe environment for children and young people;
• Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people to whom we provide services;
• Ensure that your interactions with children and young people are positive and safe;
• Provide adequate care and supervision of children and young people in your charge;
• Act as a positive role model for children and young people;
• Report any suspicions, concerns, allegations or disclosures of alleged abuse to management;
• Maintain valid “working with children” documentation;
• Undergo periodic “national criminal history record” checks;
• Report to management any criminal charges or convictions you receive during the course of your employment that may indicate a possible risk to children and young people.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The successful applicant will be subject to a “Working with Children Check and Criminal Records Check” where applicable. The School undertakes several screening processes to ensure the appropriate protection of children and young people in its care. This includes reference checks, identity checks, qualification check and professional registration checks.

REQUIRED LICENCES/CERTIFICATES/EXPERIENCE 

• Proven experience in delivering pastoral care in a residential setting;
• Registered with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT); or
• Working with Children Check; and
• Police Check;
• Completion of/or currently undertaking ABSA Duty of Care Book 2 (desirable);
• Safeguarding Children Online Training Certificate.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position - please 'apply now' through the RGS Website: Current Career Opportunities | The Rockhampton Grammar School (rgs.qld.edu.au)

Please submit the following compulsory items:

• Cover Letter, indicating why you are applying for this position and detailing your teaching and/or boarding experience;
• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with the contact details of two work related referees;
• RGS Application for Employment Form.

Applications are encouraged to be submitted as soon as possible and must be submitted no later than 4:00pm Wednesday 9th October 2024.

Enquiries should be directed to Mike Silcock - Director of Boarding on 07 4936 0710.

*Note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

*Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

*The Rockhampton Grammar School reserves the right to amend this Position Description at its discretion in accordance with any Safeguarding of Children, legislative and/or operational requirements

 

Founded in 1881 by the Marist Brothers, St Joseph’s College is a boarding and day secondary boys’ school, whose Catholic identity is shaped by Marist spirituality and traditions. Governed by Marist Schools Australia, the College enrolment is approximately 1,100 students.

Director of Students/Head of Boarding

Full time, contracted position, commencing Term 1 2025

The Director of Students is a member of the College Leadership Team with the delegated responsibility for the overall leadership, support, and management of all students.

The successful applicant will be an exceptional Catholic educator and leader with a passion for Student leadership, wellbeing, and development. The role leads the College’s approach to promoting the physical, spiritual, and pastoral wellbeing of the College’s students, including the in loco parentis care of each boarding student. In doing so, the Director of Students will work closely with the Heads of Year, Academic Leaders, the Wellbeing Team and the Health Centre.

Applications are invited from highly experienced educators who can demonstrate a high degree of student leadership, and an ability to consolidate and further advance well-established current structures. The successful applicant will manage a large portfolio, balance competing deadlines and have the ability to lead and support colleagues within their area of responsibility. They will possess a high level of interpersonal skills and excellent administrative experience and expertise.

The successful applicant will work in a modern work environment, with a very positive and supportive culture, located close to public transport and free parking. Some of the benefits include a competitive salary with salary packaging options, access to our state-of-the-art Aquatic and Fitness Centre, professional development and complimentary lunch provided daily.

Further information including a role description, and the application process is available on the College website www.joeys.org

Applications should reach the College by Thursday 10 October 2024

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Leader of Faith, Formation and Mission is a senior member of the College Executive Team.The role is designed to lead the school community in taking forward the evangelising mission of the Catholic Church, within the existing school charism/s and tradition. The Leader of Faith, Formation and Mission has a particular responsibility to lead the Catholic life of the College community by strengthening the partnership between the College and local parishes and for engaging young people and staff into responsible participation in the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community through developing an effective knowledge of their faith and through a range of initiatives and activities.

Position Description: Click here.

What We Can Offer

• 5 Year Coordinator 3 Contract and Full-time Permanent Teaching Position
• Role to commence 28th January 2025
• Located at St Francis De Sales College, Leeton
• Access to Salary Packaging (Maxxia is our Salary Packaging Provider)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounted Bupa Health insurance!
• Salary determined by NESA Accreditation and Teaching Service, plus Coordinator 3 Allowance of $28, 476 per year.

*Please note, Coordinator appointments are 5 years full time contract with the option of an additional 5 years subject to ongoing successful Performance Reviews.

Selection Criteria

Qualifications Licences and Competencies

 

• Postgraduate academic qualifications additional to initial teacher training.
• Accreditation for Senior Leadership in a Catholic School (Category E, Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools, Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga) or working towards Accreditation.
• NESA Accreditation at Proficient Status or beyond.
• Current Drivers Licence.
• Current NSW Working With Children Check.
• Successful Candidate to Undertake a National Criminal History Check.

Skills and Experience

• Membership of a Catholic faith community is essential.
• Recent school or system Leadership experience.
• Highly developed communication skills in a range of forums and media.
• Knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning pedagogies, curriculum and practice 7-12.
• Ability to think critically, strategically and operationally, implementing a structured cycle of improvement initiatives, reflecting on and adapting processes as required to meet successful outcomes.
• A high level of relational skills evidenced in a range of circumstances.
• Ability to understand, interpret and analyse data relevant to scope of practice and position.
• Experience in management of budgets, understanding of relevant policy, administration procedures and other areas of governance as appropriate to the scope and intent of the role.
• Formal qualifications in Scripture, theology and/or religious education is desirable.
• Experience as a faith leader within a school is desirable.

What is next?

If you are interested and would like further information, please contact Annmarie Webb via email at webba@ww.catholic.edu.au or phone 69370057.

Applicants should submit the below via email to recruitment@ww.catholic.edu.au

1. A Cover Letter of no more than one (1) page outlining why you are applying for the position and what you will bring to the position;
2. A supporting statement of no more than three (3) pages addressing the criteria for the position.
3. A resume of no more than two (2) pages; and
4. Three (3) referees, one of which must be your current employer and your current Parish Priest. CEDWW will conduct the reference checks prior to shortlisting.

If you are applying for this position you must complete a Pre-Employment Declaration as part of CEDWW Recruitment requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.

Applications close Friday 11 October 2024.

CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care.

CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

All Souls St Gabriels School is an independent Pre-prep to Year 12 co-educational day and boarding school, in the Anglican tradition, which has provided quality education for over 100 years to students from all over northern Australia and beyond.

An opportunity exists for an energetic and passionate person to join our Boarding Team as a Senior Residential Boarding Supervisor:

SENIOR BOARDING RESIDENT
(Commencing Term 1, 2025)

The School seeks to employ a highly capable Senior Residential Boarding Supervisor. The Senior Boarding Resident is a middle leader in the School and is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of all boarding students in their care outside regular school hours. They will work closely with the Pastoral Care Team to ensure a team approach to student wellbeing is maintained. Duties will include:

• Being responsible for a specific dormitory and its students
• Weekday evening and weekend supervision of Boarding Students as rostered on a fortnightly basis
• Attending functions, events and activities to supervise Boarding Students (as rostered) both around Charters Towers and Townsville
• Supporting the Boarding Recreation Program
• Providing pastoral care for students
• Developing working partnerships with parents
• Bus driving duties (if licenced)

Mandatory requirements

• Current Qld Blue Card
• First Aid qualification

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact the School via employment@allsouls.qld.edu.au.

Applications, including a full resume with the names and telephone numbers of three referees, should be forwarded to:

Mr Shannon Lee
Headmaster
All Souls St Gabriels School
Email: employment@allsouls.qld.edu.au
Phone: 07 4787 1433

Applications for this position close at 4:00pm Friday 11 October 2024.

All Souls St Gabriels School reserves the right to appoint by invitation.

Head of House Girls' Boarding

• 1 Year-tenured position as Head of House Girls' Boarding (Maternity Leave Cover) 
• Full-time (0.4 FTE for Boarding Role, 0.6 Teaching Load)
• Commence Term 1 2025

The Armidale School (TAS) is an Anglican co-educational boarding and day school with a Junior School (Pre-Kindergarten to Year 5), Middle School (Years 6-8) and Senior School (Years 9-12). The School has an enrolment of around 680 students, including over 230 boarders.

The Armidale School is seeking applications from suitably qualified applicants to join our exceptional residential leadership team.

TAS is the only regionally based co-educational GPS school in NSW and prides itself on the high quality of its academic, boarding and co-curricular programs.

Requirements of the Role

• Relevant teaching qualifications and accreditation as required by NESA
• NSW Teacher Accreditation
• Experience in and a clearly articulated understanding of the boarding school environment
• Possesses well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage with students, staff and parents
• Able to contribute as a positive and productive member of the residential staff team
• Demonstrates leadership and initiative in setting the tone of the boarding house for both students and staff
• Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support the boarding house environment
• Relevant teaching experience and qualifications as required by the NSW Institute of Teachers (for all teacher applicants only) and
• Ability to contribute to the pastoral and co-curricular programs in the school
• NSW Working With Children Check prior to commencement on site.

Child Protection
The Armidale School is fully committed to the protection of children and young people during all School activities and environments both within and outside of school hours.

It is expected that all staff will:

• Be aware of, understand and comply with the principles of the Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting requirements at all times;
• Ensure adherence to the School’s Child Protection Policies and demonstration of behaviours in accordance with these;
• Undertake regular training and professional development in Child Protection;
• Respond according to the School’s policies and procedures when interacting with children, taking immediate and appropriate action towards all allegations and concerns;
• Take all allegations and concerns very seriously; and
• Be committed to providing a safe environment for all children, promoting physical, emotional and cultural safety.

A detailed Position Description and Application Form can be found at Employment Opportunities - The Armidale School (as.edu.au)

Applications close 5PM Sunday 13 October 2024.

For further information please contact Dr Alexandra Jones – Recruitment, Training and Compliance Manager on (02) 6776 5800.

All applications must be submitted via SEEK and be supported by a resume and cover letter outlining experience in line with the position description.

Applications must be supportive of the Christian ethos of the School.

Situated in northern Tasmania, Launceston Church Grammar School is an Anglican co-educational day and boarding school and has been a School of educational excellence for 178 years. Our boarding house is like a home away from home – a safe haven for our Boarders where growth and friendship flourish. 

We are looking to appoint casual Boarding House Assistant's to join our dynamic Boys Boarding House team. This position will collaborate closely with all Boarding House Assistant’s, overseeing and cultivating a nurturing and supportive environment for our students. 

This is a casual position; however, for the right candidate, there may be an opportunity to transition into a permanent part time role in 2025.

You will support our students by providing high-quality pastoral care and contributing to their personal development and overall wellbeing. 

Have you considered a casual opportunity like this before? 

• are you a parent or carer, including those whose children have already left the nest and looking for flexibility with work?
• are you looking for a career change, to work with kids and reduce to casual work, to allow for work life balance?
• are you a travelling couple seeking an epic adventure in Tasmania and to gain experience in a boarding house?
• are you currently studying a Bachelor of Education, Nursing, Social Work or similar, and looking for a role that can work with you and accommodate your studies?
• are you a retired Teacher, Nurse or Social worker that still wants to contribute to a School community?

What we are looking for

• Heart for the wellbeing of young people with an empathetic approach to supporting them.
• Passion and deep commitment to student wellbeing
• Mentor to role model kindness, resilience, and integrity 
• Positive, optimistic outlook
• Quick thinker and a problem solver
• Collaborative team player and a strong leader
• Sense of fun

Key Selection Criteria:

• An understanding of boarding houses, educational environments or experience in an environment dealing with children/adolescents such as a parent or carer.  
• Experience in dealing with children and / or young adults 
• Working knowledge of the operations of boarding facilities, would be an advantage but is not essential
• current registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Tasmania), or be eligible for registration
• current National Police History Record Check, or be willing to obtain
• current first aid in education & care setting (HLTAID012) qualifications and CPR (HLTAID009), or be willing to attain
• a current driver’s licence
• Bronze Medallion or willingness to obtain 

Applicants are expected to support the ethos and values of an independent Anglican School.

Launceston Grammar is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

Remuneration will be in accordance with the Launceston Church Grammar School (General Staff) Enterprise Agreement. We offer attractive rates when compared to other Tasmanian government and independent schools.

A copy of the position description can be accessed on our website shortly - Employment - Launceston Church Grammar School (lcgs.tas.edu.au) 

Applications close Sunday, 13th October 2024, we will be reviewing applications as they are received. 

Please note that all successful applicants must have an approved WWVP, a National Police Check, and have completed our ACF Child Safety Training before commencing employment at Launceston Church Grammar School.

Are you a natural mentor? Are you motivated and compassionate, with an interest in supporting Indigenous young people in your local community? Do you have a heart for the wellbeing of young people with an empathetic approach to supporting them? Do you have experience working in student accommodation or working with disengaged young people ? 

Silver Lining Foundation Australia Ltd (SLFA) has an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our team as a House Parent at our Mungalla Silver Lining School Boarding Facility for young men. We are looking for someone who has experience working in boarding schools or student accommodation or experience working with and supporting disengaged young people, particularly Indigenous young people. 

SLFA is a growing charity working with Indigenous young people to provide culturally appropriate education services. Mungalla Silver Lining School is a Co-Educational secondary independent Special Assistance School which aims to cater for the diverse learning needs of disenfranchised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners. The school is a ‘micro school’, where the student cohort generally not exceeding more than 35 students. The school provides opportunities for young people to re-engage in their education by delivering learning experiences that are culturally rich, age appropriate and academically achievable. Students are at the centre of professional practice, with their needs, backgrounds, perspectives and interests reflected in the school's learning programs. 

THE ROLE

The successful applicant will be someone that is dedicated and passionate about transforming the lives of our young people through meaningful relationships, learning experiences and by providing a boarding environment that is caring, safe, and supportive - where students feel a sense of belonging. You will assist with cultivating and nurturing a ‘home like’ environment for our boarding students and you will provide pastoral care and monitor the wellbeing of boarding students. You will assist with and supervise daily boarding routines, meals and recreational activities in the boarding facility.

Working collaboratively as part of a small team, the role requires the House Parent to work alongside boarding students and school staff. The role will be supported by the school's Head of Campus and other leadership staff.

Summary of Duties

Boarding Facility Duties:

• Day to Day Operations: Support and assist with the day-to-day operations and administration requirements of the school’s boarding facility - including food preparation, cleaning, laundry, driving vehicles, resource management and maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness. 
• Supervision & Support: Provide high quality pastoral care, support, supervision to boarding students, ensuring a safe and comfortable boarding environment and assist students with routines, personal care, and preparation for school and boarding activities. 
• Participation: Assist with the facilitation of and encourage student involvement in boarding life expectations, structure and experiences. 
• Loco Parentis: Act in loco parentis by creating a safe, warm and comfortable 'home-like' atmosphere in the boarding facility while maintaining professional boundaries. Be physically present and available to support and nurture boarding students and take students to pastoral care or health appointments.

Educational Support Duties:

• Academic Assistance: Support students with their education, including homework and curriculum activities and communicate learning needs or other schooling concerns to the Head of Campus.
• Teacher Support: Assist teachers with educational programs, materials, and documentation related to student needs.

Other General Duties:

• Administrative Tasks: Perform routine administration tasks such as photocopying, filing, record-keeping, and reporting.
• Liaison and Communication: Liaise with students' families, community, caseworkers, etc, and ability to build positive relationships, and effectively and professionally communicate with them. 
• Behaviour and Wellbeing: Model and promote respectful behavior and support students' physical, social, and emotional wellbeing.
• Participation: Engage in SLFA, school events, meetings, and activities as required.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience: Experience of working in a student boarding facility, student residential hostel or the like and in working with young adolescents, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, and young people who are marginalised and disengaged from education and who may present with a history of trauma. 
• Teamwork: Ability to contribute to the effective operation of a team and work collaboratively with others to fulfil objectives and achieve goals and strategic plans.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal, oral and listening skills, including the ability to communicate messages and concepts clearly and concisely, collaborate, negotiate and effectively manage conflict resolution and competent written skills. 
• Interpersonal Impact: High standards of professional behaviour and makes a positive impression on others in a range of interpersonal contexts. Demonstrates empathy, emotional understanding and support while maintaining professional relationships. 
• Relationship management: Strong ability to engage in and foster quality relationships with students, staff, parents/carers and other key stakeholders and ability to maintain effective and professional working relationships.
• Trauma-Informed Approach: Understanding of or willingness to learn how adverse childhood experiences and trauma can affect student engagement and learning, and the ability to support students accordingly.
• Student Behaviour Management: Strong skills in effective behaviour intervention and restorative practices to address and resolve conflicts and behaviour.
• ICT Proficiency: Proficient in using ICT tools, including Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel), for administration tasks, record keeping and communication.
• Achieve Results: Self-motivated, resourceful, organised and ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise work demands and competing tasks and meet deadlines in a diverse environment. 
• Health and Safety Compliance: Understands and ability to follow health and safety standards and guidelines, with the ability to plan, monitor, and address issues in accordance with policy.

QUALIFICAITONS

At a minimum, you must have a: 

• Class Code C (Car) and Type Code O or P2 (Open or Provisional 2) Driver Licence; and
• Current Blue Card/Working with Children Check (or a willingness and eligibility to obtain one).

IDENTIFIED POSITION

In line with our commitment to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, this is an identified role which intends to improve the under-representation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the education sector. This identified role is an equal opportunity measure under Section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).

Applicants applying for this identified role must:

1. identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander; and
2. be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander decent; and
3. be accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which they live.

Position Start Date:

• Monday 21st October 2024 (start date is negotiable).

Applications must include:

1. Cover Letter: explaining your reason/s for applying, and why you would be suited to this role.
2. Current CV / Resume: including two professional referees (referees will be contacted following an interview).

Note: Please submit your application through SEEK.

 Applications Close: Tuesday 15th October 2024.

Boarding Resident Assistant 

The Boarding Resident Assistant position is a live-in position in the Boarding House.

The safety and welfare of all the girls in the Boarding House are the prime responsibility of the Resident Assistant. She will carry out duties as directed by the Director of Boarding and Senior Staff. The Boarding Resident Assistant role is a combination of active supervision and sleeping hours during school term time only.

The Boarding Resident Assistant will show initiative in supporting the positive atmosphere of the Boarding House and the behaviour management of all boarders. The capacity to build relationships based on mutual respect is a necessary characteristic for this position. 

Boarding Assistant

The Boarding Assistant will show initiative in supporting the positive atmosphere of the Boarding House and the behaviour management of all boarders. The capacity to build relationships based on mutual respect is a necessary characteristic for this position.

The safety and welfare of all the girls in the Boarding House are the prime responsibility of the Boarding Assistant. She will carry out duties as directed by the Director of Boarding and Senior Staff.

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• Ability to work doing active supervision and sleepover shifts are a requirement of the Boarding Resident Assistant position
• A clear and compassionate understanding of adolescent girls is essential
• Demonstrated ability to provide active supervision of students
• A clear understanding of the importance and significance of the legal requirements of the supervision of students in terms of Duty of Care requirements
• Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with team members
• A desire to encourage and work in a positive manner with boarding students

Personal Qualities

• Demonstrated understanding of students from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds
• A mature and sensible attitude
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, that can be used effectively with staff, students and parents
• Demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive information in a professional and confidential manner
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills

Essential Qualifications

• Formal qualifications equivalent to Certificate IV in Community Services (Student Residential Care) or be recognized as having equivalent competency would be considered an advantage
• ABSA Certificate in Duty or Care or willingness to obtain Certificate
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate
• Current Working with Children clearance or DCSI clearance letter
• Responding to Risk of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care Training Certificate
• Current Drivers License

About Loreto College

Loreto College is an independent Day and Boarding School for girls from Early Learning to Year 12.  It is one of many schools throughout the world directed by the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary IBVM (also known as the Loreto Sisters).

To work in a Loreto school is to be part of a vibrant tradition reaching back to 1609 when Mary Ward established her first school for girls in Europe.

Application Details

Applications are invited for the permanent part-time positions as follows:

Boarding Resident Assistant

• Job-share - 13.0 hours per fortnight (with overnight and duty hours), working Thursday and Friday each fortnight for 17 weeks per year. 6.5 hours per fortnight (with overnight and duty hours), working Thursday each fortnight for 2 weeks per year. Total weeks per year are 19 weeks.

Boarding Assistant

• 6.0 hours per week for 39 weeks per year, working Friday from 3.30 pm - 10.00 pm

The positions are during school term time only. The positions commence as soon as possible.

Please provide copies of the following documents:

Address each of the Selection Criteria outlined in the role descriptions (download from www.loreto.sa.edu.au/employment)

Your Curriculum Vitae

• The names, addresses and full contact details of three current referees who may be approached.
• All applicants will be required to complete an Applicant Declaration Form for School Employees which is available on our website.  This form must be submitted with your application.

Additional Requirements

• All applicants will be required to attain and maintain a Working With Children Check and clearance to work in Catholic Education SA, approved Responding to Risk of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care training and First Aid training.  Please attach any relevant certificates to your application.

Applications close at 9.00 am on Wednesday, 16 October 2024

Permanent, part-time position

• Highly regarded independent girls' school
• Excellent opportunity to work in a very caring environment

About PLC:

PLC Sydney is located 15 minutes from the CBD in the culturally diverse and vibrant suburb of Croydon. We employ over 200 professionals who encourage our girls to grow into well rounded 21st century young women in an academically focused Christian environment.

 

PLC Sydney values staff who are inspirational, have deep knowledge and are passionate about the pursuit of excellence in their field.

 

About the Role: 

Are you passionate about supporting young women in a nurturing environment? Do you enjoy building positive relationships and making a difference in the lives of others?

PLC Sydney is seeking a dedicated Boarding Resident to join our team.

As a Boarding Resident, you'll play a vital role in creating a safe, supportive, and engaging home away from home for our boarders.

 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting senior staff in running the routines of the house.
• Helping students with their academic tasks and fostering a positive learning environment.
• Working with senior staff to ensure the well-being of our boarders
• Organising and running engaging & positive activities on weekends. 

 

What we offer:

• Work two Fridays per term, plus additional shifts as needed
• Assist with boarding duties on two weekends per term + additional as required
• Meals provided on shift during term-time
• Opportunity to work in an area where you positively influence the lives of young people
• Opportunity to work with passionate industry professionals
• Work in a dynamic and exciting field. 

 

The ideal candidate will:

• demonstrate excellent judgment and problem-solving skills.
• posess a positive outlook
• have a passion for engaging with young people and fostering a positive atmosphere.
• have a genuine desire to engage with the boarders to make their daily lives better
• take instruction well & demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• have prior experience with youth - not required but highly beneficial
• have an understanding of residential education - not required but highly beneficial 

 

Applicants will be required to support the Christian ethos of the College.

 
Successful applicants will need to provide a current valid Working With Children's Check number.

 

Applications close COB 17 October 2024 

 

Please ensure to submit your cover letter & resume as one document for best results. 

 

The School will consider applications as they are received and therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. The School reserves the right to close the advertisement prior to the advertised date.

If you are a highly motivated and energetic individual looking for a career in a dynamic environment, then we would like to hear from you. Apply now!

About Rostrevor College

Rostrevor College offers an exceptional and broad education tailored specifically to boys from Reception to Year 12, to day and boarding students, on one spacious and well-equipped campus. Built in the Edmund Rice tradition, Rostrevor College provides a holistic education that aims to allow young boys to flourish in all dimensions of their lives.  

About the Role 

Rostrevor College is currently inviting applications from those interested in opportunities in Boarding, to increase our pool of tutors and supervisors in Duggan House.

Boarding Supervisors

• Casual
• ESO – Boarding
• Grade 3
• $46.92 - $50.12 per hour
• Weekend and/or overnight will be required

Boarding Tutors

• Casual
• ESO – Boarding
• Grade 1
• $37.87 - $43.12 per hour
• Study support (2 hours) - Monday to Sunday evenings

Applications must include: 

• Rostrevor College Application for Employment Form
• Cover letter (1 page) addressing your; 
  • Interest in the position you are applying for; and 
  • Your experience and skill-set to support your suitability for the position; and 
  • What you will contribute to the Rostrevor College and Duggan House communities.
• Current Curriculum Vitae (up to 2 pages). 

Please address applications to Shana Bennett, Principal, and submit via email to employment@rostrevor.sa.edu.au

How to Apply:
Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the Rostrevor College website for more information and directions on how to apply - www.rostrevor.sa.edu.au/employment

Please note: Only complete applications submitted via email directly to Rostrevor College will be considered. Applications submitted via this Seek advertisement will not be considered. 

Applications will be screened and monitored on an ongoing basis up until positions close at 9.00am on Friday, 18 October 2024.

Rostrevor College is accepting and welcoming to all, fostering right relationships and commitment to the common good. This value is carried through to our recruitment processes as an equal opportunity employer. Rostrevor College actively promotes equality of opportunity for all and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates, including First Nations peoples. 

Shore is a leading Anglican Day and Boarding School, emphasising excellence in academic, cultural and sporting pursuits and fostering integrity in moral and spiritual development in a Christian environment. Shore's rich history and traditions have powerfully shaped the School, fostering a sense of community and belonging.
  
We are inviting applications for a dynamic and dedicated Director of Boarding to elevate our Boarding Programme. In this leadership role, you’ll lead the operations, care, and development of our vibrant Boarding Community, ensuring its seamless integration into the wider School community.
  
Your leadership will be key in shaping the future of our Boarding Program, driving its success in alignment with the School’s mission, vision, and strategic goals. You’ll also play a vital role in promoting the Boarding experience to both current and prospective families.
  
To be successful, you will:

• Hold recognised teacher qualifications and a post-graduate degree in educational leadership, educational administration or equivalent;
• Have experience as a leader in education with a strong record of successful implementation of contemporary approaches to meeting the learning needs of children and young people
• Work in collaboration with Deputy Head Co-curricular, Deputy Head Academic, Deputy Head Operations and Deputy Head Pastoral Care to identify the intersection and mutual benefit of the Boarding programme to our Academic, Co-curricular and Pastoral Care strategies and approach to discipline
• Have empathy with and an understanding of boys and their cognitive, physical and emotional development, with a genuine passion for and a strong commitment to the ongoing delivery of educational excellence for students in an independent Christian school;
• Demonstrate excellent self-awareness and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build constructive and collaborative relationships with staff, parents, caregivers and students;
• Have superior communication skills, including both oral and written, and highly developed skills in collaborative problem solving;
• Possess highly developed problem-solving skills, both as an individual and collaboratively; Be committed to ongoing professional learning and development, including demonstrating an interest in educational innovation, particularly in service and outdoor education.
• be required to reside in on-site accommodation that is provided by the school

 Shore offers competitive remuneration and benefits for the right person, a collegiate and dynamic working environment focused on pursuing excellence, and a culture where your leadership and team management will be valued.
  
Be part of something special—join us in creating a nurturing, inclusive, and thriving environment for our students.
  
How to Apply: 
Applications must be submitted via our online system and should include the following information in PDF format: 

• Cover letter 
• Resume which includes details of qualifications, relevant experience and the names and contact details of two referees. 

For all questions related to this position please contact Emily Barnicoat, Recruitment Manager at ebarnicoat@shore.nsw.edu.au   

For the Job Prospectus, please copy & paste the link below
https://www.shore.nsw.edu.au/ArticleDocuments/234/Director_of_Boarding_Job_Prospectus_2024.pdf.aspx
 
Applications close: 25th October,2024 at 5:00pm

Staff are encouraged to attend School Chapel services and are expected to actively support the School’s Christian Ethos and extra-curricular program.

Sydney Church of England Grammar School is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
 
PRINCIPLES ONLY PLEASE 
At this stage we will not be accepting candidates from Recruitment Agencies.
  
All applicants must have a current Working with Children Clearance.

BEFORE APPLYING, YOU MUST MAKE CONTACT WITH KATHY TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT THE ROLE.

Because of current Australian visa regulations, only candidates with Australian/New Zealand residency or citizenship are eligible to apply.

Located in the beautiful regional city of Toowoomba, Toowoomba Anglican School (TAS) was established in 1911 to provide a preparatory education for boys, many of them boarders from the Darling Downs hinterland and beyond. In 1972, the enrolment was expanded to become co-educational, and in 2014, it transitioned to an all-through K-12 school. Today it offers a co-educational day and boarding experience for 750 students, of whom about 100 are boarders. 

The school’s motto ‘Together we are TAS’ reflects its commitment to unity and inclusivity, ensuring that every student feels valued and supported. While excellence in teaching and learning is highly valued, TAS also strives to attain distinction through its pastoral care, co-curricular, faith-based and service learning programs. Community is at the heart of the TAS ethos.

The school is proud of both its traditions and its creativity – exemplified on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1XLDeyl0cM.

The school aims to develop a community of faith based on a Christian belief in God and a Christian way of life according to the principles and traditions of the Anglican Church of Australia as maintained by the Brisbane Diocese.

With the appointment of the current Principal to a school in Sydney, the Council of TAS and the Anglican Schools Commission of Southern Queensland invite applications for the role of Principal from January 2025, or later by arrangement.

TAS has been on a remarkable journey in the past 10 years since taking on Years 8-12. A new era will begin with the new Principal, which will be a wonderful opportunity to evaluate where the school has come from and where it’s going, and play a pivotal role in the Toowoomba and Darling Downs communities.

Please obtain information about the position by emailing the consultant assisting the School, Kathy McLean, of Fish Nankivell, as soon as possible on kmclean@fishnankivell.com with a basic CV and a short email explanation of your interest in the role. She will then forward the Candidate Brief. Applications will close on Saturday, 26 October. A concurrent search is being conducted.

The Southport School is a leading Anglican Day and Boarding school for boys situated on the banks of the beautiful Nerang River in the heart of the Gold Coast. The Southport School has been established for over 120 years and is committed to providing excellence in leadership, learning and teaching, pastoral care and extra-curricular endeavors within a balanced, holistic Christian environment. We are extremely proud to say that boarding life has always been an integral feature of TSS since the first boarders arrived in 1909 into Thorold, McKinley, and Delpratt Houses. The boarders bring to TSS their unique personal qualities and perspectives and are foundational in providing a unique community within a community in our School. Our boarding team are seeking great candidates who are interested in School Boarding and available to commence in January 2025.

We have a number of live in, work out position meaning if you are currently studying or have a role that provides some flexibility for evening or morning duties, this role in our boarding team will suit you! We are seeking individuals who are willing to become an integral part of our boarder’s daily lives and our Boarding community –this opportunity could blend perfectly with candidates’ study or work schedules or professional roles in the community. 

In the role of Boarding House Supervisor, you will be asked to provide between 10-15 hours per week of residential supervisory duty – this is all rostered so there are no surprises, and you can work your duties around your commitments. In return for your time, we offer you:

• Single accommodation (studio room with kitchenette and ensuite) for a full year.

• We cover all the utility costs (rates, rent, water, power) including internet and Wi-Fi.

• On-site catering for all meals during term time (37 weeks per year)

• Free access to the extensive onsite facilities (gym, pool, tennis courts, free parking, etc.).

• The opportunity to be part of and become an active member in a vibrant and diverse Boarding community and to see our incredible boarding and academic teams in action!

To be considered for this role applicants should:

• Hold or be willing to obtain a first aid certificate including CPR.

• Be willing to complete ABSA Level 1 Boarding/Duty of Care qualification – facilitated once appointed.

• Be a 2022 high school graduate minimum.

• Have a passion and interest in working with and supporting the wellbeing and safety of young people as a mentor and a support person in a supervisory capacity. 

All applicants must hold or be eligible to hold a working with children blue card and should be prepared to provide a recent criminal history check. For more information visit our website or feel free to call us 07 5531 9911 and to apply, please submit your CV to the People and Culture Manager via this link by 9am Monday 28 October 2024.

• Seeking a live-in Boarding Supervisor to join the Girls' Boarding House
• Provide pastoral care and support to students in a shared residential space
• Join a passionate team and become a positive and professional role model

About the Role

We are seeking a Resident Supervisor to join the Girls’ Boarding House team to support the welfare, personal development and pastoral care of boarders. You will be a key member of the boarding community from Years 7-12, helping the students and parents through the school terms. 

You will receive an annual salary and be required to live in our shared accommodation for Resident Boarding Supervisors in the Girls Boarding House where you will be provided with your own room. Your accommodation, utilities, and all meals during term time will be covered through an after-tax deduction made via payroll on a fortnightly basis. This position requires 14 hours of work per week during term-time, following a roster system that includes after-hours and weekend shifts, potentially involving overnight supervision. During the non-term time, you will not be required for work and will remain living in the school accommodation throughout the year. 

About You

You are dedicated, passionate and possess the following:

• A valid Driver’s License
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role
• Self-motivation, flexibility, initiative and resourcefulness
• Well-developed communication skills and attention to detail
• The ability to establish good working relations with parents, staff and the School community
• Previous boarding supervision experience (highly desirable) 

All team members at CGS are required to have:

• Appropriate qualifications
• A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card
• A current National Police Check; and
• Full working rights within Australia. 

Benefits for you

As a CGS team member, you have access to a range of additional benefits, including:

• A highly competitive salary and superannuation of 13% (for permanent team members)
• Staff awards program and generous professional development funding
• Attractive salary packaging arrangements
• Complimentary daily barista-made coffee 
• Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
• Access to the onsite health clinic and annual influenza vaccinations
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
• 14 weeks of paid parental leave
• School fee concessions
• Onsite parking

Working at CGS

We aim to provide a vibrant and rewarding workplace that showcases your skills with a strong commitment to your professional learning. Working at Canberra Grammar School you will join a community committed to delivering the highest standard of education, inspiring students to achieve personal excellence within a warm and inclusive environment.

We are continuously growing our CGS community with people who are passionate and energetic in their profession and who place student learning and well-being at the forefront of all they do. We invite candidates of all ages, people with a disability and Indigenous Australians to apply. 

 

How to Apply

Please visit cgs.act.edu.au/careers/ to access the position description and submit the following documents:

• Cover letter (addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description)
• Resume/CV

CGS is proud to be a School that takes child protection very seriously. All candidates for roles at Canberra Grammar School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process.

An early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.

Marrara Christian College is seeking a couple to join NT Christian Schools as House Parents with part of our boarding program in Darwin in the Northern Territory. There has never been a better time to apply your knowledge and experience of mentoring and raising teenagers to a Kingdom cause. Don’t miss this opportunity to help shape the future generation in the Territory with Northern Territory Christian Schools. We are seeking a married couple with a desire to manage a house of approximately 10 student boarders coming to Marrara Christian College from outback communities.

On behalf of the Principal and School Council, we invite you to apply now to join the NT Christian Schools’ network of schools.

About this role

Your main responsibility will be managing the daily operations of the Family Group Home, which includes caring for students, providing meals, establishing routines, maintaining the house, and communicating with parents, communities, and teachers in a manner that aligns with Christian principles. This should be done while ensuring that students receive a Christ-centred education as outlined in the Policies and Procedures of NT Christian Schools.

 NT Christian Schools exists to advance the Christian religion through the provision of education and religious instruction. For the purposes of upholding the Christian ethos of our schools, it is a genuine occupational qualification of this role that applicants be able to teach religious education, lead, and otherwise assist in, religious practices and observances and personally adhere to, uphold, and authentically model the religious beliefs of NT Christian Schools.

What we offer

“At Marrara we seek to provide an education that is Christ centred, biblically grounded, academically rigorous and culturally engaging. We are committed to loving the students entrusted to us. That expresses itself by seeking what is in the best interest of those in our school community, especially the students in our care. Our students are God's "image bearers" which gives them inherent worth. This is also true of our staff and parents. As an educational institution we strive to stretch our students academically and to provide an environment that is safe and nurturing in which they can flourish. As part of that, students are expected to be respectful of staff and of the learning of other students.”

-Bill Rusin, Principal, Marrara Christian College

• Four (4) weeks annual leave.
• 11.5% Super Contribution on top of salary, to be increased to 11.5% July 2024.
• Long Service Leave pro-rata after five (5) years of continuous service (as opposed to ten).
• Fifteen (15) days per year of personal sick or carers leave, two days discretional leave per year. 
• Continued professional development in-person conferences and online e learning.
• Financial and practical assistance to relocate to the Territory.
• Salary Sacrificing.
• Access to counselling assistance with the employee wellbeing program.
• Furnished accommodation.

Seymour College is one of Australia’s leading independent day and boarding schools with a proud history of more than 100 years of world-class education for girls.  The vision at Seymour is to develop women of strength, optimism and justice, confident for the future. In fulfilling this vision, the College aims to equip students with the character, intellect and outlook to become independent and responsible women who can positively enrich society and work alongside others in an ever-changing multicultural world. 

Reporting to the Director of Boarding, the Deputy Director is responsible for coordinating the boarding house operations and implementing key practices and processes that ensures students experience a safe and structured environment and are provided with opportunities to engage in a diverse range of College and community activities. 

The successful applicant will ideally be an educator with empathy, discretion, energy, warmth, initiative and a genuine understanding of and commitment to contemporary pedagogy and wellbeing practice. 

A Career at Seymour College

• Exceptional opportunity to work in a learning community that is passionate about single sex girls’ education, within a highly regarded independent school
• A passionate and connected professional cohort
• Contemporary quality teaching and targeted learning models
• A thriving, active and inclusive College community
• Well-resourced and supported teaching and learning environment
• A commitment to professional development
• Competitive salaries and appropriate living and meal expenses and allowances  
• Onsite parking

We invite correctly motivated and appropriately experienced and qualified candidates to make an enquiry to explore this exciting opportunity to make a valuable contribution to the boarding community in a school with an established reputation for academic excellence and a commitment to helping students reach their potential. 

Further Information / How to Apply

• Visit seymour.sa.edu.au for more information on our client.
• Confidential enquiries are welcome to Andrew Reed and Bernie Dyer on (08) 8100 8827.
• Visit henderconsulting.com.au for a job and person specification and to submit your application which should include a cover letter and CV uploaded as one PDF document.

   Casual Boarding Supervisors

• Commencement Date: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Casual
• Salary Range: $43.52 - Gross casual hourly rate
• Closing Date for Applications: 6 December 2024

St Augustine's College, Parramatta Park

Our Catholic college has been specialising in boys education since 1930 and is part of the worldwide network of Marist schools. This year we are celebrating the 150th anniversary of Marist education in Australia.

Our approach is based on the educational philosophy of our French founder, St Marcellin Champagnat (1789-1840). At the heart of everything we do are five characteristics that embody his approach: presence, family spirit, simplicity, a love of work all done in the way of Mary, the mother of Jesus. We are a community where Jesus is known and loved, where each boy belongs and the dignity of all is respected. 

About the Role

Typical duties performed may include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise and assist students during the boarding study program
• Ensure the wellbeing and growth of the boarders in care

Work Requirements

• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary 
• Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave 
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Description:  Boarding Supervisor Position Description.pdf

For enquiries: Please call (07) 4052 9111

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Worawa Aboriginal College are seeking casual Boarding Assistants to supervise and manage the care of students after school, commencing Term 4 (or Term 1, 2025).

• Professional development opportunities and role diversity

• Competitive hourly rate, penalties and allowances apply

• Beautiful Yarra Valley location and school grounds

Located on a beautiful 136 acre property in the Yarra Valley (60 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD), Worawa Aboriginal College is a secondary boarding school for Aboriginal girls. An Aboriginal initiative, Worawa is an Independent school, owned and governed by Aboriginal people, and operates on a philosophy of ‘Walking Together to Make a Difference’.

A full boarding school, Worawa was established as a response to the needs of Aboriginal adolescents and the difficulties these young people experience in the mainstream educational system. The diversity of Aboriginal Australia is reflected in the student population drawn from communities across the country. Worawa provides a holistic education based on an integrated Education, Culture, and Wellbeing model.

The Role

The Boarding Assistant plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of the boarding houses. This position works with staff and boarders to create a positive and nurturing environment and is responsible for assisting with various tasks and activities related to student accommodation, welfare, and supervision.

Boarding staff work across 7 days, shifts are available during weekdays and/or weekends. These are residential positions requiring overnight stay. Whilst on shift, the boarding team are provided with private ensuited accommodation rooms and all meals are included.

The successful applicants will have:

• Experience in a similar position working with adolescents in a residential environment
• Diploma (Youth/Social Work, Indigenous Studies) or equivalent experience
• Solid understanding of Health and Safety requirements including Child Safety regulations
• Current Working with Children Check and National Criminal History Check
• First Aid: HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid, HLTAID009 – Provide CPR, Anaphylaxis Awareness training or willing to obtain upon employment
• A current Victorian Driver’s license
• Non-Government Schools Protecting Children-Mandatory reporting Certificate to be gained upon employment
• Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) to be gained within 6 months of appointment if not current

Desirable:

• Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training
• De-Escalation and Trauma Informed Training
• Background in education, health or child development
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply

Worawa Aboriginal College is an equal opportunity employer, has a commitment to child safety and has zero-tolerance for child abuse.