Head of House | Boarding

About us

Geelong Grammar School is one of the worlds leading co-educational boarding and day schools. Offering exceptional educational opportunities across four campuses from Early Learning to Year 12 Geelong Grammar School is committed to making a positive difference for studentsstaffand the community. We believe in prioritising wellbeing adventure creativity and academic rigour and we value wisdom.

Key Responsibilities

The Head of House oversees the day-to-day operations of the Senior SchoolGirlsBoarding House (Year 10 to Year 12). As Head of House you will be responsible for the overall wellbeing development and day-to-day life of students within your House while providing leadership and direction to a team of boarding staff. This role is an active member of the teaching staff and carries a five-year appointment to a Position of Responsibility commencing 1 July 2026 with an ongoing teaching contract.

Student Welfare & Pastoral Leadership

• Lead the care supervision and wellbeing of boarding students

• Provide guidance counselling and behavioural support

• Foster strong House culture belonging and positive community behaviour

• Encourage student leadership voice service and participation in school life

Boarding Operations & House Management

• Oversee daily boarding routines and residential programs

• Ensure compliance with safety duty of care and record-keeping requirements

• Manage House budgets facilities maintenance and resources

Staff Leadership

• Lead manage and develop House Assistants and boarding staff

• Ensureappropriate staffinglevels across evenings weekends and overnight shifts

• Oversee staff induction performance management and professional development

Collaboration & Communication

• Build strong relationships with parents and guardians

• Liaise with teaching staffregardingstudent progress and needs

• Work closely with wellbeing health and leadership teams

• Collaborate with other Heads of House to ensure consistent boarding standards
  

About You

You are a passionate educator and leader who:

• Ishighly experienced and accomplished teacher with thorough understanding of the welfare and related needs of students within a boarding and day school environment.

• Demonstrates confident leadership and team management skills

• Builds strong relationships with young people and families

• CurrentVIT registration

• Ability to work flexible hours including afternoons evenings weekends and overnight duties

• Commitment to ongoing professional learning

The Schools Student Safeguarding Framework which includes the Student Safeguarding Strategy Student Safeguarding Policy and Student Safeguarding Code of Conduct is available on the GGS website under Student Safeguarding. TheSchoolexpects that all staff members (and School Community members)comply withthe Student Safeguarding Framework policies and procedures and the Child Safe Standards as applicable to their queries in respect of this Framework or the Schools expectations should be directed to

Pleasesubmita cover letter CV and a document addressing key responsibilities in the Position Description.

Applications close at12:00pmonThursday 5 March2026.

Please be aware that applications will be reviewed as they aresubmittedand interviews and offers may occur prior to the closing date.