Head of House

Applications for this position close: 9.00am Tuesday 8 October 2024
- Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 12 months to cover parental leave
- Ongoing underlying teaching role
- Professional and values-driven culture

Who we ar e
Discover a 100-year legacy of educational excellence, connection and opportunity at Canberra Girls
Grammar School (CGGS).

CGGS is an independent, non-selective Anglican school. For close to a century, it has provided students from
across the world with a comprehensive and well-rounded education. Located in the heart of the nation’s capital,
and now spanning three campuses, CGGS provides a world-class educational and co-curricular offering. Perfectly
positioned at mid-sized with just over 1300 students, the School is co-educational from Early Learning to Year 3,
then female-focused through to Year 12.

In working at CGGS, you will be inspired by the founders of Canberra’s first independent school to contribute and
leave your mark on generations to come. You will work alongside a dedicated team and will feel genuinely
supported by a values-driven workplace committed to educational excellence. We are steadfast in our belief that
diversity is a strength, fostering an inclusive and equitable community where all voices are heard and valued.

Our students are diligent and hardworking, creating an environment in which all can grow and achieve. With
access to contemporary facilities and a commitment to professional development, you will also have the
resources you need to lead, design and implement quality teaching and learning experiences for our students.
CGGS is committed to child safety. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection
screening and adhere to the School’s Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct. These documents can be
downloaded from the CGGS website or are available from the School.

All staff must:

- Always demonstrate and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy and Code of

Conduct and complete regular training in Child Protection standards.
- Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people to whom we provide services.
- Ensure that their interactions with children and young people are positive and safe.
- Provide adequate care and supervision of children and young people in their charge.
- Act as a positive role model for children and young people.
- Must hold, or have the ability to obtain, a current Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP).

The position
The Head of House is responsible for the delivery of exceptional student care to all students in the House group,
and wider Senior School student community including fostering positive relationships with student families.
Additionally, for the curriculum development of student wellbeing programs. All work delivered by the Head of
House has a focus on constantly improving student learning outcomes as a result of a solid pastoral program.

At Canberra Girls Grammar School (CGGS) pastoral care is to be challenging, enriching and supportive of all
abilities. Heads of House are expected to be proactive and innovative about student wellbeing, supportive of the
direction of pastoral care at CGGS, and have the ability to lead a professional team.

Each Head of House is required to:

- lead and manage all elements of the delivery of the pastoral care program, as well as the associated

administration;
- manage relationships with key stakeholders; and
- work collaboratively as part of the middle management team of the Senior School and alongside the

academic management team of the Senior School.

Heads of House are seen as key drivers of the CGGS pastoral strategic direction which is established within the
boundaries of the School’s strategic design, and are responsible for further development of the wellbeing
curriculum, delivery of the program by tutors, and daily management and support of the students in the House.

To commence in 2025, this is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity covering parental leave with the possibility of an
extension. There will be an underlying ongoing teaching role associated with this appointment. Please state your

A full position description can be found on the Employment page of our website: employment.cggs.act.edu.au

Wor king at CGGS: The details

Your key benefits:

- Competitive remuneration packages (above award salary + super).
- Discounted school fees.
- Free onsite gym and heated pool.
- Free morning tea twice a week.
- Christmas shutdown period
- Flexible working options for some positions.
- Salary sacrifice options.
- Salary Continuance insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Flu vaccinations.

Your professional advancement:

- Authentic and practical leadership development opportunities.
- Significant time allowances for leadership positions.
- A generous professional learning budget.
- Support for Graduate teachers, Experienced Teacher accreditation and pathways to Highly

Accomplished and Lead