Boarding House Supervisor

Provide exceptional care for our boarding students in one of the oldest and most well-established boarding schools in Australia. A career where you can make a difference!

Toowoomba Grammar School was founded in 1875.  It is an independent non-denominational day and boarding school for boys with a total enrolment of 1,200 from Preparatory to Year 12.  There are approximately 300 boarders in the School coming predominantly from throughout Queensland, Northern New South Wales and the Northern Territory.  The School’s campus covers 20.5 hectares and is located one kilometre from the centre of Toowoomba.

It is our vision that our boys will graduate from TGS with the skills to be independent, well-balanced, and successful in life.  That they are boys of good character who respond well to challenges and achieve life-long wellbeing.

Boarding House Supervisors

Toowoomba Grammar School welcomes expressions of interest for boarding house supervisors.  These positions would suit university students, recent graduates, or residential carers.

The Role

Led by the Director of Boarding, the TGS Boarding Staff operate collaboratively to provide a supportive and aspirational environment, in which the wellbeing and interests of each individual boy are nurtured, enabling him to develop his character, and be the best he can be.

TGS provides a highly developed residential setting where boys ‘love to board’ and where academic care and leadership development are core.

Tasks & responsibilities include:

• Being aware of and respond to the pastoral needs of boys in the House by doing all things possible to promote a strong culture of respect for others, their interests and their property and eliminate any bullying or harassment.
• Assisting the Head of House in maintaining a culture which values academic endeavour and a commitment to doing as well as possible in academic studies.
• Liaising with other boarding staff on all matters associated with boys’ development.
• Maintaining constant and active supervision presence in and around the boarding house, monitoring behaviour, language, appearance and appropriate use of technology and social media.
• Liaising with other boarding staff regarding the boarders’ social and recreational activities.

Duty Hours:

Boarding Supervisor shifts may:

• fall within term-time over approximately 37 weeks per year
• be rostered on Public Holidays that fall within term time
• be a minimum of 2 hours and may be up to 7.6 hours commencing
  • after 3pm Monday - Friday
  • or rostered bewtween 6am and 10.30pm on weekends.

Qualifications & experience

• Previous experience in working with and relating to young people
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing the interests and wellbeing of boys
• Willingness to contribute to a flourishing environment for young people
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office applications and ability
• First Aid Certified
• Drivers Licence

Desired attributes:

• A high level of interpersonal skills to understand and work co-operatively with adolescent boys.
• The ability to communicate effectively with a variety of personalities, especially students and parents, but including other staff and visitors.
• Be of sober disposition and able to dispense discipline in a firm but fair manner.
• Be highly organised regarding day-to-day routine and detail.
• Be punctual and reliable in relation to duty days and times.
• Presentation/appearance appropriate to the position.
• Have the ability to show initiative and to work independently and be able to work across a roster that includes evening and weekends shifts

Benefits

• A part of a vibrant, inclusive and thriving regional community.
• Meals may be taken in the Boarders' Dining Hall on days when performing your duty.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• A safe, caring and supportive work environment.

How to apply:

All applications are to be submitted via TGS’s online Careers Portal and include:

• a cover letter addressed to the Headmaster addressing the vacancy being applied for;
• a resume;
• the names and contact details of three confidential referees.

Enquiries should be directed to the Director of Boarding, Mr Nick Byron on 07 4687 2500 or email n.byron@twgs.qld.edu.au.

Please note: Submitting an expression of interest does not automatically ensure you will be offered casual work opportunities.

Student Protection at Toowoomba Grammar School

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment.  At TGS, staff are committed to providing environments where children and young people receive the highest standard of care, where their rights are supported, and they can thrive and be fruitful. Staff at TGS understand the Child Safe Standards and how the school promotes the development of a strong, child-centred culture that prioritise safety, cultural responsiveness, and wellbeing for all children and young people.

TGS places emphasis on genuine engagement with children and young people, create conditions that reduce the likelihood of harm to children and young people, create conditions that increase the likelihood of identifying harm, and respond to any concerns, disclosures, allegations or suspicions of any person, including employees.

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

• Understand and adhere to all obligations relating to the protection of children and young people as outlined in our policies and procedures
• Attend or complete all student protection mandatory training annually and any other professional learning events as required by the School
• Support and engage with all student protection initiatives and programs across the School.

All School staff, unless otherwise eligible for an exemption, must possess a current Positive Notice or “Blue Card” issued under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 before commencing employment with the School.  Volunteer Blue Cards are required to be transferred to Paid Employment cards.