Head of Year 7

Toowoomba Grammar School; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,397,000 - 1,746,000; Full time

Job summary

Toowoomba Grammar School is seeking an experienced Head of Year 7 for a three‑year fixed‑term leadership role. The successful candidate will lead pastoral and educational efforts for Year 7, guiding students through transition to Senior School and supporting their academic, social, and emotional growth.

The role involves close collaboration with students, families and staff to monitor wellbeing, behaviour and progress, and to create a positive, inclusive culture where every student can develop

Qualifications

• Educational leadership experience with ability to provide pastoral leadership and influence student development.
• Passion for education and understanding of adolescent development.
• Ability to monitor wellbeing, engagement, behaviour and progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral and educational leadership for Year 7 students and support their transition to Senior School.
• Monitor wellbeing, engagement, behaviour and academic progress; coordinate appropriate support.
• Collaborate with staff, families and stakeholders to foster a positive, inclusive Year 7 culture.

Skills

Educational leadership

Pastoral leadership

Student wellbeing

Academic monitoring

Communication

Collaboration

Organisation

Job description

About TGS

TGS is seeking an experienced and engaging Head of Year 7 for a3 year fixed-term leadership opportunity.

TGS teachers are passionate about boys’ education and providingan inspiring and broad curriculum for all boys informed by bestpractice and evidence. We are committed to providing astimulating learning environment that fosters creativity,independence, and self-belief in our students. If you arepassionate about education, dedicated to nurturing young minds, andeager to contribute to a collaborative learning community, weinvite you to apply.

About the Position

The Head of Year 7 provides pastoral and educational leadershipto Year 7 students, supporting their successful transition intoSenior School and fostering their academic, social and emotionaldevelopment. The role works closely with students, staff andfamilies to monitor wellbeing, engagement, behaviour and academicprogress, coordinate appropriate support and interventions, andcreate a positive, inclusive environment where every student isencouraged to develop resilience, character and achieve theirpersonal best.

Selection Criteria:

You will be able to demonstrate your ability and commitmentto:

• Educational and Pastoral Leadership:Demonstrated experience in educational leadership, with theability to provide strong pastoral leadership and positivelyinfluence the academic, social and emotional development ofstudents.
• Commitment to Education: A genuine passionfor education and an understanding of the developmental needsof adolescent boys, with the ability to foster resilience,character, confidence and personal growth.
• Student Wellbeing and Pastoral Care:Demonstrated ability to proactively monitor student wellbeing,engagement and behaviour, identify students requiringadditional support, and coordinate appropriate interventions incollaboration with relevant staff.
• Academic Monitoring and StudentDevelopment: Proven ability to monitor academicprogress, work ethic and engagement, using appropriate data andevidence to support students in achieving their personalbest.
• Relationship Building and Communication:Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, withthe ability to build positive, professional and trustingrelationships with students, parents, colleagues and othermembers of the School community.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Demonstratedability to work collaboratively with teachers, pastoralleaders, counsellors, Diverse Learners staff and other keystakeholders to provide coordinated support for students.
• Organisation and Administration: Highlydeveloped organisational and administrative skills, includingthe ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurateand confidential records, meet deadlines and coordinate Year 7programs and activities effectively.
• Student Culture, Conduct and Engagement:Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain highexpectations for student conduct, presentation, engagement andrespect, while creating a warm, inclusive and supportive Year 7culture.
• Professionalism and ContinuousImprovement: A strong commitment to professionalintegrity, confidentiality, child safety and continuousimprovement, with a willingness to remain current withcontemporary educational and pastoral practices.

When addressing these selection criteria, please providespecific examples from your experience and qualifications thatdemonstrate your suitability for the position.

Candidates must be registered, or eligible for registration, asteachers in Queensland and be willing to participate in theco-curricular programme of the School.

For a full Position Description please refer to the attachmentbelow.

Student Protection at Toowoomba GrammarSchool

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicantsto share this commitment. At TGS, staff are committed toproviding environments where children and young people receive thehighest standard of care, where their rights are supported, andthey can thrive and be fruitful. Staff at TGS understand the ChildSafe Standards and how the school promotes the development of astrong, child-centred culture that prioritise safety, culturalresponsiveness, and wellbeing for all children and youngpeople.

TGS places emphasis on genuine engagement with children andyoung people, create conditions that reduce the likelihood of harmto children and youngpeople, create conditions that increase thelikelihood of identifying harm, and respond to any concerns,disclosures, allegations or suspicions of any person, includingemployees.

Committed to the provision of a safe and supportive living andlearning environment for all students, staff must:

• Understand and adhere to all obligations relating to theprotection of children and young people as outlined in ourpolicies and procedures
• Attend or complete all student protection mandatorytraining annually and any other professional learning events asrequired by the School
• Support and engage with all student protection initiativesand programs across the School.

All School staff, unless otherwise eligible for an exemption,must possess a current Positive Notice or “Blue Card” issued undertheWorking with Children Check Act 2000 (Qld)beforecommencing employment with the School. Volunteer Blue Cardsare required to be transferred to Paid Employment cards.