Head Of Girls' Boarding

Westminster is a leading coeducational, Early Learning to Year 12, day and boarding Uniting Church
school. We aspire to be the best school for an exceptional education, developing individuals of great
character to achieve more than they thought possible. We want Westminster to have a world class
reputation, renowned for a genuine focus on wellbeing, inspired by our values of kindness, resilience,
mindfulness, curiosity, courageousness and inclusivity.

**Position name Head of Girls' Boarding**

**Area of School **Boarding

**Employment Status**
Fixed term full time (1.0 FTE). Permanent appointment as Teacher
Permanent appointment as non-Teacher (General Staff)

**Tenure **3 years in normal circumstances

**Employment**
**Conditions**

Westminster School Inc. Teaching Staff and School Assistants
Enterprise Agreement 2021, appropriate Band 2 allowance.
Residential position with on site housing..

**Time Release**
0.6 FTE whilst undertaking the duties of the position.
0.4 FTE teaching requirement.

**Key Relationships**

The Heads of Girls' Boarding reports to the Director of
Boarding/Head of Boys' Boarding. This position works closely with
the Principal, Teaching staff, Boarding and Health Centre Staff,
the School Psychologist, the School Chaplain, the boarding
students, their parents and communities. The Head of Girls'
Boarding has people management responsibility for the Girls'
Boarding House staff.

**_Position Objective: _**
The Head of Girls' Boarding is a residential, senior pastoral and administrative position within
Westminster School. Reporting to the Director of Boarding/Head of Boys' Boarding, this position is
responsible for the efficient running and management of the Girls' Boarding program. In particular, the
Head of Girls' Boarding is responsible for the pastoral and boarding progress of the students under their
care.

**_Key Responsibilities:

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**1. Enable and support girl boarders to thrive within the boarding program**
- Work closely with Director of Boarding/Head of Boys' Boarding to achieve the best outcomes

for boarding students.
- Take oversight of, and responsibility for, general wellbeing, behaviour, discipline, and morale

of girl boarders.
- Deal with disciplinary matters to an agreed level, in consultation with the Director of

Boarding/Head of Boys' Boarding.
- Oversee and ensure boarder participation in the School's co-curricular program
- Liaise with staff of the boarding and teaching staff, Health Centre and others regarding the

particular needs of individual students
- Work with the Director of Boarding/Head of Boys' Boarding in the selection of student leaders.
- Involving students in leadership, service and decision-making wherever possible, to encourage

responsibility.
- Maintain comprehensive student records and ensuring appropriate information goes on central student

files.
- Support and be involved in the lives of the students by attending major School events.
- Work in partnership with the Health Centre staff to manage students' medical requirements
- Oversee all student leave and holiday arrangements.
- Manage the systematic allocation of students to rooms.

**2. Provide effective, efficient management of Girls' Boarding facilities, services and program**
- Take responsibility for the day to day facility management and general state and appearance of the Girls'

Boarding House
- Work collaboratively with the Director of Boarding/Head of Boys' Boarding to ensure consistency and

cohesion of policies, procedures and practices between Girls' and Boys' Boarding
- Ensure compliance with WHS requirements (eg conduct Evacuation/Lock Down drills)
- Lodge maintenance requests and other minor work requests
- Liaise with the cleaning and catering contractors
- Work with the Director of Boarding/Head of Boys' Boarding on the preparation of development proposals

and budget requests for the Boarding program
- Manage Boarding staffing and services within agreed budget parameters

**3. Lead and manage staff in Girls' Boarding**
- Arrange staff duty rosters in accordance with boarding policy, and sharing in duty as appropriate.
- Ensure staff have appropriate qualifications and arrange Professional Development where necessary in

consultation with the Director Boarding/Head of Boys' Boarding.
- Assist the Director of Boarding/Head of Boys' Boarding with appointments to boarding staff.
- Promote teamwork, consistency and good morale amongst boarding staff in their respective area.
- Meet regularly with boarding staff to promote a cooperative and collaborative team approach**.
**4. Foster strong relationships with Boarder parents and communities**
- Encourage a good working relationship with parents through welcoming them on their regular visits to

the School and to appropriate boarding functions.
- Communicate regularly with individual parents regarding the needs of their children and respond

promptly to parental communications.
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