Head of Boarding

5 hours ago

Launceston, Tasmania, Australia Launceston Church Grammar School Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Lead and Inspire our Boarding Community – Head of Boarding 2026

Launceston Church Grammar School is an Anglican co-educational day and boarding school in northern Tasmania. We are a community of students, staff, parents, and alumni who share a strong heritage of educational excellence spanning 178 years. At Grammar, global learners and leaders are nurtured, challenged, and inspired to serve and shape our world.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and compassionate person to lead our well-established Boarding House community. Commencing in 2026 and based in Launceston, this pivotal role is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and daily operations of the Boarding House, ensuring that our team delivers the highest quality care, supervision, and support to boarders from Grade 5 to Grade 12.

As Head of Boarding, you will play a key role in the life of our school—fostering a safe, nurturing, and vibrant community where boarders flourish academically, socially, and personally.

Applicants will have:

  • Proven experience working within day and boarding school environments (regional boarding highly regarded).
  • Demonstrated ability to provide pastoral care for students from Grade 5–12.
  • Strong leadership experience in managing and developing staff teams.
  • Skills in social perceptiveness, active listening, negotiation, critical thinking, customer service, time management, and communication.
  • Personal attributes of integrity, adaptability, cooperation, initiative, and genuine concern for others.
  • Current Australian Boarding Schools Association Duty of Care accreditation (or eligibility).
  • Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Tasmania) (or eligibility).
  • Current first aid qualification (HLTAID012), or willingness to undertake training.
  • Current driver's licence (passenger vehicle licence desirable).

If also teaching:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Education.
  • Current registration with the Tasmanian Teachers Registration Board (or eligibility).

Why Join Us?

  • Lead a caring, values-driven boarding community.
  • Enjoy an attractive package including on-site residence, meals, utilities, and access to health facilities (gym and pool).
  • Benefit from relocation assistance and professional learning allowance.
  • Live in Launceston, a city with historic charm, a vibrant arts scene, and access to world-class outdoor adventures.

The on-site residence is a spacious family home with parking, creating an ideal environment to live and work within a supportive school community.

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 or the Launceston Church Grammar School (Teachers) Enterprise Agreement .

A copy of the position description can be accessed on our website - Employment - Launceston Church Grammar School )

Join us at Launceston Church Grammar School and be part of something special.

Applications close Sunday 7 September 2025. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

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