Head of House

About Us

Caulfield Grammar School is an internationally recognised, independent, co-educational school committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities from Early Learning through to Year 12. With over 3700 students across 3 campuses and our Student Experience Programs in Yarra Junction and Kakadu, Caulfield Grammar passionately strives to deliver innovative specialist educational programs enabling quality learning every day, in every experience, for every learner, for life.

The Role

The Head of House plays a pivotal role in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for students, driving the overall development and wellbeing of those assigned to their House. This role requires a deep understanding of each student's intellectual, social, emotional, and physical needs, ensuring personalised support through strategic programming, leadership and collaboration with Community Life Mentors and Assistant Head of House in the Senior School. They are responsible for shaping and leading the House culture, aligning it with the values of the School, and empowering students to actively participate in House initiatives.

The Head of House also oversees the planning and evaluation of community programs, manages student records, and provides leadership in managing both student behaviour and wellbeing concerns. Through mentoring, professional development, and collaboration with the wider school community, they ensure that all students are supported in reaching their academic and personal potential, while maintaining a safe and inclusive environment.

This Head of House (Years11-12) role is a 3-year fixed term Positions of Responsibility alongside a Permanent Teaching role (0.4FTE POR Time Release, 0.6FTE Teaching role) commencing in January 2026.

Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Education (postgraduate qualifications desirable).
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
• Minimum 3 years proven record as an outstanding teacher.
• Ability to utilise strong coaching, conflict management, problem solving and communication skills to optimise student intellectual, social and emotional wellbeing needs.
• Experience leading / managing a team or has taken on leadership responsibility - including goal setting, managing performance and providing feedback and recognition.
• Experience thriving in pastoral environments.
• Ability to drive change and inspire a culture of continuous improvement.
• Exceptional planning, organisation and decision-making skills.
• Hold self accountable to exemplary standards of behaviour.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead, mentor, coach and inspire others.
• A commitment to professional development and continuous improvement, aligned with school-wide goals.
• Ability to build effective relationships with key stakeholders to influence outcomes.
• Alignment to Caulfield Grammar School values.

Refer to the Position Description for detailed information on the responsibilities, skills, and experience required for this role.

How to Apply

To be considered for this role, candidates must submit their CV and respond to the following questions in no more than one page. A cover letter is not required.

As Head of House, you will be instrumental in shaping a positive, inclusive and supportive culture within your House. To help us understand your approach, please respond to the following:

• Vision: Describe in one or two sentences your vision for the culture you would lead and nurture within your House.
• Daily Practices: Outline specific, practical actions you would take on a daily or weekly basis to foster this culture.
• Wellbeing Focus: Explain how these actions would support student wellbeing, build trust and strengthen relationships, and enhance a sense of belonging within the House.
• Data: How would you use data to know your actions were successful and positively impacting students?

Focus on practical, actionable strategies that reflect your leadership style and commitment to student wellbeing.

Please ensure you add your Applications will be reviewed and screened upon submission.

Enquiries:

Applications Close: Friday 31st October :00pm