Deputy Head of Junior School

1 week ago

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Toowoomba Grammar School Full time
Junior School Leadership | Toowoomba

Closing date: 24/04/2024

Deputy Head of Junior School (Students)

  • Leadership Role specialising in Students and Pastoral Care
  • Drive the Junior School Student and Wellbeing Programs
  • Term 3, 2024 Commencement (negotiable)


Toowoomba Grammar School is looking to appoint an experienced and passionate
Deputy Head of Junior School (Students) to commence in Term 3, 2024 (negotiable).


The Deputy Head of Junior School (Students) has a central responsibility to lead, enhance and coordinate all aspects of Junior School pastoral care inclusive of the character and wellbeing program, positive behaviours for learning, House system, student leadership and service, camps and supporting the daily organisation of the Junior School and co-curricular programs.


About Toowoomba Grammar School


Toowoomba Grammar School was founded in 1875 and is a member school of the Great Public Schools Association of Queensland (GPS).

It is an independent non-denominational day and boarding school for boys with a total enrolment of close to 1,200 from Preparatory to Year 12.

There are approximately 300 boarders in the School coming predominantly from throughout Queensland, Northern New South Wales and the Northern Territory.

The School's campus covers 20.5 hectares and is located one kilometre from the centre of Toowoomba.


It is our vision that our boys will graduate from TGS with the skills to be independent, well-balanced, and successful in life.

That they are boys of good character who respond well to challenges and achieve life-long wellbeing.

About the Position


Reporting to the Headmaster, through the Head of Junior School, this position plays a pivotal role within the School's educational framework.

Key responsibilities encompass strategic planning aligned with the school's vision, leadership of Junior School pastoral care.

This portfolio is inclusive of the character and wellbeing program, positive behaviours for learning, House system, student leadership and service, camps, supporting the daily organisation of the Junior School and co-curricular, community engagement, and adherence to statutory obligations and school policies.


How to apply:

- a cover letter addressed to the Headmaster addressing the selection criteria;
- a resume;
- a copy of your academic transcript; and
- the names and contact details of three confidential referees.

Applications close on
Wednesday 24 April 2024.

  • We do not welcome interest from recruitment agencies at this time._
  • Applicants must possess the legal right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this position_

Working with Children


Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment.

All School staff, unless otherwise eligible for an exemption, must possess a current Positive Notice or "Blue Card" issued under the _Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000_ before commencing employment with the School.

Volunteer Blue Cards are required to be transferred to Paid Employment cards.

About Toowoomba
Toowoomba is one of Australia's largest inland cities, with a population around 162,000 people. It is a beautiful provincial city and is known as "The Garden City" of Queensland.

Toowoomba is ideally situated less than 1.5 hours by car from Brisbane and two hours from the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast.

Regional public transport is available with connections to interstate and international transport networks. This includes the Wellcamp Airport providing direct interstate flights. The city has an extensive infrastructure including three hospitals, a University, TAFE and many schools. Click here to view a video and discover or beautiful city and surrounds.

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