Assistant Head of Girls Boarding - Interim

Canberra Grammar School; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13.5% superannuation

Professional development funding

14 weeks parental leave

School fee concessions

Onsite health clinic

Job summary

Canberra Grammar School invites applications for an Interim Assistant Head of Girls Boarding. The role focuses on pastoral leadership, student wellbeing and developing a caring boarding culture. It is a full-time, resident position for one year with potential future opportunities.

The successful candidate will be involved in student management, staff leadership and parental liaison, contributing to a high standard of care and engagement within CGS boarding communities.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary degree and TQI registration required.
• Experience in care of students or young people in residential settings.
• Ability to create a home-away-from-home environment for boarders.
• Strong confidentiality and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and adaptability to school IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day student management and pastoral matters.
• Develop boarding culture, facilities and recruitment in collaboration with Head of Girls Boarding.
• Lead boarding house staff and supervise weekend/evening activities.
• Engage with parents and ensure high standards of care and wellbeing.

Skills

Pastoral care

Team leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Tertiary degree or qualification

TQI registration

Tools

CGS Connect

Synergetic

REACH

Job description

Assistant Head of Girls Boarding - Interim

• We are seeking an Interim Assistant Head of Girls Boarding
• Contribute to building a home away from home environment
• 1-year contract position available with future career opportunities

About the Role

The Assistant Head of Girls Boarding works closely on day-to-day student management and pastoral matters as well as on the development of the School’s boarding culture and facilities. The Assistant Head of Girls Boarding will have supportive responsibility for all aspects of the School’s boarding provision, including the pastoral care, academic progress and co-curricular activity of boarders, leadership of boarding house staff, the daily conduct of the boarding house, weekend and evening activities, parental liaison, and boarder recruitment in conjunction with the Head of Girls Boarding.

The Assistant Head of Girls Boarding will be caring, experienced and ambitious to make a difference. As a full time, resident, it is important that they are involved actively in the life of the boarders, the House and the School as much as is possible.

About You

You will exhibit warmth, care and compassion. Modelling appropriate, strong relational skills, with a high level of emotional intelligence and skills in relationship building

• A relevant tertiary degree or qualification, and a TQI registration
• Experience in the care of students or young people in a residential environment.
• Willingness and experience to foster a caring, nurturing and respectful environment that creates a sense of “home away from home” for all students living in boarding
• Demonstrated understanding in handling sensitive and confidential matters
• Strong communication skills with students, staff and parents: both written and verbal
• The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail including following procedures, ensuring high quality output and taking action where required
• The ability to prioritise, schedule, use available resources, drive workflow, problem solve, manage competing deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and an aptitude for learning new IT systems such as those used at the School (CGS Connect, Synergetic, REACH)
• Desirable: Australian Boarding Schools Association (ABSA) Certificate in Residential Care (or a willingness to complete the course held at CGS over a weekend) and/or relevant experience.

All team members at CGS are required to have:

• A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card
• A current National Police Check
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Full working rights within Australia.

Benefits for you

As a CGS team member, you have access to a range of additional benefits, including:

• A competitive salary and superannuation of 13.5% (for permanent team members)
• Employee awards program and generous professional development funding
• Attractive salary packaging arrangements
• Complimentary daily barista-made coffee
• Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
• Access to the onsite health clinic
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
• 14 weeks of paid parental leave
• School fee concessions (for permanent team members)

Working at CGS

At Canberra Grammar School, you will join a vibrant, welcoming and forward-thinking community committed to delivering an exceptional education.

Our educators are encouraged to grow, innovate and make a meaningful difference. They place student learning and wellbeing at the heart of everything they do, inspiring young people to pursue personal excellence within a warm and inclusive environment.

If you are ready to inspire curiosity, encourage courageous thinking and help students explore the beliefs, values and ideas that shape our world, we would love to hear from you.