Head of Boarding

2 weeks ago

Northern QLD, Australia Townsville Grammar School Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Since the School's founding in 1888, our motto has been Bonus Intra Melior Exi – enter good, exit better. This is the aspiration we hold for our students during their time at Townsville Grammar School, and, as importantly, for the impact we hope they will have on the world.

Townsville Grammar School is widely recognised for educational excellence, our strength of community and clarity of values. Our students' strong academic outcomes benefit from outstanding teaching by our talented staff, exceptional care for every young person and a rounded co-curricular program that encourages students to explore their capabilities.

We are proud of our traditions and place as one of the Queensland Grammar Schools, while seeking to offer our 1,395 students from early learning to Year 12 an outstanding contemporary education.

We are seeking applications for the position of Head of Boarding, commencing in This role leads and manages the pastoral care, behaviour management and residential program for the School.  The role is responsible for ensuring a safe, respectful and supportive living environment for boarding students from Years 7 to 12.

Our ideal candidate will have significant experience in a boarding or residential care environment, with a proven ability to lead teams and manage pastoral care responsibilities. You will be approachable, organised and able to balance the operational needs of boarding with the wellbeing of students in your care.  While teaching experience and QCT registration is advantageous, it is not essential.

Fore more information about the role, please download the employment pack which is available here.

What we offer:

  • Competitive remuneration and 12.75% superannuation contributions.
  • Salary sacrifice options.
  • Accommodation provided.
  • Opportunity for relocation assistance.
  • Annual flu vaccination program.
  • Reduced tuition fees for children of permanent staff.
  • Paid parental leave of 14 weeks after qualifying period.
  • Access to free and confidential counselling via EAP for staff and family members.
  • Access to EAP app offering wellbeing benefits such as webinars, health assessments and exclusive discounts from selected retailers and service providers.
  • Discounted fitness club membership with Strand Fitness.

To apply, provide a cover letter, CV and details of two current referees. Applications should be made via Seek or our Careers page on our website only. Queries about the position can be made by emailing   Please note, this email address is for queries only, not to receive applications.

Applications should be received no later than 4 September 2024. Applications will be considered upon submission - an appointment will be made when a suitable candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

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