Teacher and Boarding Leadership

Boarding | Toowoomba

Closing date: 26/11/2025

Boarding Leadership Opportunities

• Head of House – 1 year fixed term contract
• Assistant Head of House – Permanent ongoing
• Full time positions commencing in Term 1, 2026
• Onsite accommodation provided

Toowoomba Grammar School (TGS) is looking for caring, dedicated and experienced individuals to join our Boarding House team in leadership roles. We have two exciting opportunities:

• Head of House, Stephens – One year fixed contract, senior boarding
• Assistant Head of House, Corfe – Permanent ongoing, junior boarding

These Boarding leadership positions provide 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. These positions would suit teaching staff from a range of teaching areas.

TGS provides highly developed residential setting where boys 'love to board' and where academic care and leadership development are core. These leadership positions would suit an applicant who is willing to immerse themselves, and their family, into the role.

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 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.

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 leadership and care for boys and staff in the Boarding House
• Drive wellbeing and character development initiatives
• Manage boarding facilities and staff
• Foster strong relationships with students, parents, and staff
• Teaching responsibilities adjusted to accommodate boarding duties

Assistant Head of House

• Support the Head of House in day-to-day operations
• Deputise in the Head of House's absence
• Focus on pastoral care and academic monitoring of younger boarders
• Assist with staff coordination, routines, and student wellbeing
• Engage actively in house activities and events

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, personal growth and leadership of boys and staff in a boarding house;
• fostering quality relationships and programs within the boarding house;
• ensuring excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with student, staff and parents
• 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.

Candidates must also be registered, or eligible for registration, as teachers in Queensland and be willing to participate in the co-curricular programme and pastoral life of the School.

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

How to apply:

All applications are to be submitted via TGS's online Careers Portal and include:

• 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.

Enquiries should be directed to the Director of Boarding, Mr Nick Byron on or email

Applications close on 26 November 2025.

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only and TGS reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.

We do not welcome interest from recruitment agencies at this time.

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.

We encourage you to visit the Live Toowoomba ) website to discover what living in Toowoomba has to offer.

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