Head of House - Aherne

Girton; Greater Bendigo; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team culture

Meaningful wellbeing work

Independent school environment

Job summary

Girton Grammar School in Bendigo seeks a Head of House in the Senior School to lead wellbeing and house culture while contributing to student leadership and pastoral care.

You will coordinate wellbeing support, monitor engagement, and collaborate with families, with a teaching allocation in your subject area. A collaborative, student-centered educator with strong relationships will thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience in student wellbeing, pastoral care, mentoring or student engagement.
• Capacity to lead, mentor and support colleagues within a collaborative team environment.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and case management skills.
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration and ability to teach within a recognised subject area.
• Commitment to child safety, inclusion and Girton Grammar School values.

Responsibilities

• Lead the House program, wellbeing coordination and student engagement initiatives.
• Monitor attendance and academic progress, partner with families.
• Provide teaching allocation within the applicant's subject area.
• Collaborate with House Mentors and teaching staff within pastoral care framework.

Skills

Wellbeing leadership

Pastoral care

Mentoring

Communication

Education

VIT registration

Subject teaching ability

Job description

Girton Grammar School is looking for a passionate and committed educator seeking to further their leadership journey through the role of Head of House within the Senior School.

This three-year Position of Responsibility provides an opportunity to make a significant contribution to student wellbeing, House culture and student leadership. The Head of House plays a central role in ensuring every student is known, supported and challenged to achieve their personal best while fostering a strong sense of belonging and connection within the House community.

Working closely with students, House Mentors, wellbeing personnel and teaching staff, the Head of House is a key leader within the School's pastoral care framework. The role involves coordinating targeted wellbeing support, monitoring student engagement, attendance and academic progress, partnering with families, and leading House programs, activities and events. The position includes a teaching allocation within the successful applicant's subject area.

About You

You are a collaborative and student-centred educator who is committed to strengthening student wellbeing, engagement and success. You demonstrate initiative, sound judgement and the ability to build positive relationships across all areas of the School community.

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Experience in student wellbeing, pastoral care, mentoring or student engagement.
• The capacity to lead, mentor and support colleagues within a collaborative team environment.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and case management skills.
• A genuine commitment to the wellbeing, development and success of adolescents.
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration and the ability to teach within a recognised subject area.
• A strong commitment to child safety, inclusion and the values of Girton Grammar School.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for an educator who is passionate about student wellbeing and seeking to contribute to the strategic and pastoral leadership of the Senior School.

About Girton Grammar School

Girton Grammar School is a leading independent school in Bendigo, providing an enriching and supportive educational environment for approximately 1,100 students from Prep to Year 12.

With dedicated Junior and Senior School campuses located just minutes from Bendigo's city centre, Girton Grammar is recognised for its strong sense of community, commitment to academic excellence and focus on developing character alongside learning.

Our people are central to our success. We foster a culture where every individual is known, valued and respected, and where staff are supported to make a meaningful contribution to the life of the School.

• Supportive and inclusive team culture.
• Meaningful work contributing to student wellbeing and engagement.
• Opportunity to work in a respected independent school.
• Diverse and rewarding role with variety and responsibility.

To be eligible to apply you must hold existing work rights to work in Australia

Applications close on 23rd October 2026.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Girton Grammar School is committed to child safety. Candidates applying for teaching appointments must be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. All other staff are required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC). Referee checks will be undertaken prior to employment. Girton Grammar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All applications will be treated with strictest confidence.

9 October 2026

Bendigo

Victoria, Australia

Full Time

Education & Training

Teaching - Secondary