Head of House (Boarding)

Pymble Ladies' College; Ku-ring-gai; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation

Aquatic and Fitness Centre access

Professional development support

Staff Wellbeing team

Discounts via Pymble Smart Spending

Job summary

Pymble Ladies’ College is seeking a Head of House for Boarding. You will lead and mentor a team of House staff, oversee a four-house boarding operation, and live onsite to support girls through adolescence with care and integrity.

You will collaborate with the Director of Boarding and fellow Heads of House to provide a seamless, values-based residential experience, prioritising wellbeing, safety, and community belonging.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in supporting and mentoring of Boarders or young people
• Demonstrated passion for working with students in a residential setting
• Willingness to support the ethos and values of the College
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and practices relevant to a boarding environment
• Commitment to maintain boarding specific qualifications including a full driver license, First Aid, Youth Mental Health First Aid, Duty of Care and Boarding Fundamentals
• Ability to develop positive and supportive relationships with Boarders, parents and staff
• Understanding of the requirements implicit in Duty of Care and ability to support the expectations of the College in relation to the care of Boarders

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of House staff to deliver a seamless, values-led boarding experience across four Houses
• Live onsite and be present for the care and safety of boarders during term time and beyond
• Support the ethos and values of the College through Duty of Care and professional conduct
• Collaborate with the Director of Boarding and Heads of House to foster a caring, inclusive community
• Oversee daily boarding operations, schedules, and welfare checks
• Build positive relationships with boarders, parents and staff to ensure wellbeing and development

Skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Duty of Care

Full driver license

Tools

First Aid certification

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Boarding Fundamentals

Job description

Job Description

Pymble Ladies’ College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Pymble

Job Category: Education & Training

Pymble Ladies’ College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.

We believe our staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl.

The role

A new chapter. A new sense of purpose. Come join us at Pymble Ladies' College in Boarding.

Perhaps you are looking for a role that draws on everything you have learned, as a parent, a mentor, an educator, or simply someone who has spent a lifetime understanding what young people need to thrive. Perhaps you are ready to bring that experience, your steadiness, your judgement and your care, into a community where it will genuinely matter every single day.

As Head of House, you will do more than oversee a boarding house, you will lead it. Living onsite, you will lead and mentor a team of House staff, building a culture where every girl is seen and known as a whole person, feels happy and safe, and has what she needs to thrive. You will walk alongside the girls through the ups and downs of adolescence, backing them through the hard days and celebrating the wins, and being someone they know they can rely on.

This is a role for someone who understands teenagers, who leads people with clarity and care, and who feels called to this work rather than simply choosing it. You will work alongside the other Heads of House, the Director of Boarding and your wider team to deliver a seamless, values-led Boarding experience across our four Houses, grounded in Care, Courage, Responsibility, Respect and Integrity.

Being part of the everyday rhythm of the House is what makes this role what it is. You'll be rostered for up to 43 hours a week during term time, most of that time spent alongside the Boarders, with the remainder set aside for the administrative work that keeps the House running smoothly. Four nights a week, you'll be there overnight, present for the small moments and the big ones. Boarding life doesn't stop neatly at the end of term either, so you'll also be on deck occasionally outside term time, including the week before the school year starts and the last two weekdays of each break, whenever the College needs you there.

It is demanding. It is also work you will carry with you long after these young women have grown and gone.

You Will Demonstrate The Following Attributes And Capabilities

• Previous experience in supporting and mentoring of Boarders or young people
• Demonstrated passion for working with students in a residential setting and dedication to supporting their physical, emotional, spiritual, academic and social needs
• Willingness to support the ethos and values of the College
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and practices relevant to a boarding environment
• Commitment to maintain boarding specific qualifications including a full driver license, First Aid, Youth Mental Health First Aid, Duty of Care and Boarding Fundamentals
• Ability to develop positive and supportive relationships with Boarders, parents and staff and demonstrate interpersonal skills that will sustain quality relationships
• Understanding of the requirements implicit in Duty of Care and ability to support the expectations of the College in relation to the care of Boarders

Your kind of workplace

Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That’s why every Teacher, Professional Services and Co-curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for the quality of their work, for their diverse contribution and for their wins – big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback, and competitive remuneration.

We treasure our caring, collegial community, which Pymble people often refer to as the ‘Pymble family’. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to supporting work-life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections.

Your kind of benefits

The salary for this role is highly competitive and commensurate with experience. We also offer a range of benefits, including:

• Training and professional development support
• On-site accommodation and use of our Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with access to the Independent Schools Fitness Passport Program
• Discounted school fees (where applicable)
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and regular social events
• Access to Pymble Smart Spending, which is a retail discounts platform

We also provide a wide range of opportunities for Pymble people personally and professionally through growth strategies, career progression, access to the latest technology and best in class resources.

Our kind of process

Applications for this opportunity will close on 18 September 2026.

Successful candidates must provide a paid Working with Children Check prior to engagement.

Pymble Ladies’ College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce which represents the diverse society in which we live. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

We acknowledge the Durramurragal as the traditional custodians of the land on which our College is built. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future recognising the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.