Boarding Head of House and Teacher

1 month ago

Toowoomba, Australia Toowoomba Grammar School Full time

Toowoomba Grammar School | Toowoomba

Closing date: 26/11/2024

**Boarding Head of House and Teacher**
- Full time opportunity
- Term 1, 2025 Commencement
- Onsite accommodation provided

Toowoomba Grammar School (TGS) is looking for a caring, dedicated and experienced individual to join our Boarding House as a Head of House and Teacher in the Senior School (Years 7-12) to commence Term 1, 2025.

The Head of House provides a supportive and aspirational environment, in which the wellbeing and interests of each individual boy are nurtured, enabling him to develop his character, and be the best he can be. Our teachers are passionate about boys’ education and providing an inspiring and broad curriculum for all boys informed by best practice and evidence. Teaching experience in English, Science, Mathematics, Drama, Engineering and Design, or Geography will be favourably considered.

**About TGS**

TGS was founded in 1875. It is an independent non-denominational day and boarding school for boys with a total enrolment of 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.

TGS has been honoured with The Educator’s 2024 5-Star Employer of Choice award. The Award acknowledges excellence in providing competitive salaries, employee benefits, professional development opportunities and nurturing a culture of inclusion and respect.

**About Boarding**

As a member of the TGS boarding community, you are offered the unique opportunity to positively impact students' lives beyond the classroom, fostering their personal growth, well-being, and sense of community in a supportive and enriching environment. To see what boarding at TGS is all about, click here to learn more.

**Grammar 150**

In 2025, TGS will be celebrating its 150th anniversary. We are calling it Grammar 150 and this will be an incredible year for the School. Click here to learn more about Grammar 150 and what you can expect if you were to join TGS in 2025.

**About the Position**

TGS Boarding Staff must have the ability to provide exceptional pastoral care, excellent organisational and communication skills and show genuine interest and compassion to our Boarders. Heads of House:

- provide support for the development of the Schools Strategic Plan as it applies to the pillar of Character and Wellbeing;
- ensure the pastoral care wellbeing and character development outcomes required by parents are in line with expectations of the School;
- assume responsibility for the development and maintenance of facilities within the Boarding House; and
- assume responsibility for the management of Boarding House staff.

TGS Teachers are responsible for designing and delivering innovative teaching programs aligned to the TGS teaching and learning framework, policies and practices of TGS.

**Selection Criteria**:
You will be able to demonstrate your ability and commitment to:

- the care and leadership of boys and staff in a boarding house;
- facilitating personal growth and leadership of boys and staff in the boarding house;
- fostering quality relationships and programs within the boarding house;
- providing effective role modelling to the boys and staff.

As a Teacher you will be able to demonstrate your ability and commitment to:

- planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs that foster the social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth of students, confirming that the programs cater for the learning needs and wellbeing of all students;
- planning, designing and delivering differentiated learning programs that address variations in learning styles and ability levels;
- incorporating the appropriate use of ICT and related technologies into your teaching practice to enhance student learning in the classroom;
- delivering service excellence to parents and carers by proactively engaging with and responding promptly and courteously to enquiries and requests for information;
- ongoing development of classroom practice and a collaborative approach to teaching and learning;
- contributing to the boys’ learning experience through your contribution to co-curricular programs; and
- ongoing personal and professional development.

For a full Position Description please refer to the attachment below.

**How to apply**:

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

**Applications close on 26 November 2024.**

We do not welcome interest from recr

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