Head of Year - Senior School

Somerville House; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerville House in Brisbane seeks a highly experienced Head of Year to join from 2027 on a three-year fixed-term contract. The role focuses on pastoral care and wellbeing of Senior School students, with collaboration across Year 7–12, staff and families.

The appointment requires QCT registration and engagement with the school's Christian ethos. Having a strong understanding of issues facing girls and young women is essential, with exhibited experience in a Head of Year or similar position

Qualifications

• Strong pastoral care and wellbeing focus for Senior School students.
• Proven leadership and collaborative approach with parents, staff and students.
• Ability to model exemplary standards and support girls’ education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Year 7–12 across Senior School with teaching load.
• Lead and support a positive, inclusive school culture and wellbeing programs.
• Collaborate with families, staff and students to support student outcomes.

Skills

Pastoral care

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Queensland College of Teachers Registration (QCT)

Job description

Somerville House is a day and boarding school, established in 1899 providing exceptional education for girls from Pre-Prep through to Year 12, with a co-educational Pre-Prep offering. Somerville House students have the opportunity to participate in an extensive academic, sporting and cultural program, while receiving high standards in personal care and individual attention within the School community.

Somerville House is a member of the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association (PMSA). The PMSA is a mission of the Presbyterian and Uniting Churches.

An exciting opportunity presents itself for a highly experienced Head of Year to join us from the 2027 academic year on a three-year fixed-term contract.

The Head of Year is instrumental in the pastoral care and wellbeing of students across the Senior School. With the ability to work collaboratively with parents, staff and students you will model exemplary standards with a passion for empowering girls’ education!

It is an exciting time in the life of Somerville House and if you are looking to create a positive and inclusive culture whilst supporting the school’s philosophy, core values and Christian ethos, we look forward to hearing from you!

Candidates should have a strong understanding of the current issues facing girls and young women. It would be highly advantageous if candidates have proven recent experience in a Head of Year position (or similar). This position will commence in 2027 as Head of Year, Senior School, with allocation across Year 7-12 as operationally required by the School in addition to a teaching load.

It is a mandatory requirement for this position that you hold a current Queensland College of Teachers Registration (QCT).

Please refer to the School’s website for the Head of Year - Senior School position description which outlines the application requirements and process.

Applications for this position close 4:00pm, Sunday 15 November 2026. Somerville House reserve the right to contact suitable candidates prior to the closing date to schedule an interview.