Head of Year

Ipswich Grammar School; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipswich Grammar School in Ipswich, Queensland, is seeking a Head of Year to lead student wellbeing and foster a supportive environment for boys from Prep to Year 12.

The role emphasizes addressing adolescents' development, alignment with the school’s aims and ethos, and provides significant leadership within the school. Commencement is Term 1 2027; applications should include current Queensland Teacher Registration and safeguarding compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee student wellbeing and create a supportive, positive environment for boys from Prep to Year 12.
• Provide leadership within the school aligned to its aims, ethos and objectives.

Job description

We are Queensland's first grammar school. Our school caters for boys from Prep to Year 12 through an outstanding education offered to day and boarding students. We have developed innovative approaches to address the specific individual learning and personal development needs of boys.

Our school is founded on, and lives by, the belief that education is the key to unlocking an individual's opportunities in life. We challenge ourselves and our boys to be exceptional performers. By tailoring programs and activities to meet our students' specific needs, we ensure every boy has the opportunity to reach his full academic, cultural and social potential. Students are supported by staff from various backgrounds who bring world-class knowledge and experience to our learning environment.

Reporting to the Dean of Students, the Head of Year is an all-encompassing role, in meeting the total needs of the students under their direct care. The education of boys requires proven knowledge and understanding of the issues relating to young adolescent boys as they move through significant developmental stages. A person filling this position would be expected to work within the school’s aims, ethos and objectives, thus providing significant leadership within the School.

The main focus of this position is student wellbeing and the creation of a supportive, positive environment where every individual is valued. The education of boys and contemporary practices underpins all significant student programs, both curriculum and pastoral, within the school.

For a complete Position Description, please visit our school websitewww.ipswichgrammar.com

To be considered for this position, applications must include:

Applications to be addressed to:

Dr Adam Forsyth - Headmaster

Position Commencement DateTerm 1 2027

Only applicants with current Queensland Teachers College Registration will be considered for this position.

Ipswich Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care. As such, it is a condition of employment that all staff members, unless otherwise eligible for an exemption, must possess a current Positive Notice or “Blue Card” issued under theWorking with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000before commencing employment with the School.Volunteer Blue Cards will be required to be transferred to Paid Employment cards.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible as The School reserves the right to close the job advertisement early, should a suitable applicant be found.