Boarding House Supervisor

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

Toowoomba Grammar School was founded in 1875. It is anindependent non-denominational day and boarding school for boyswith a total enrolment of 1200 from Preparatory to Year are approximately 300 boarders in the School comingpredominantly from throughout Queensland Northern New South Walesand the Northern Territory. The Schools campus covers20.5 hectares and is located one kilometre from the centre ofToowoomba.

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

Boarding House Supervisors

Toowoomba Grammar School welcomes expressions of interest forboarding house supervisors. These positions would suituniversity students recent graduates or residential carers.

The Role

Led by theDirector of Boardingthe TGS BoardingStaff operate collaboratively to provide a supportive andaspirational environment in which the wellbeing and interests ofeach individual boy are nurtured enabling him to develop hischaracter and be the best he can be.

TGS provides ahighly developed residential setting whereboys love to boardand where academic care andleadership 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 TGSs onlineCareers 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 MrNick Byron onor email

Please note: Submitting an expression of interest does notautomatically ensure you will be offered casual workopportunities.

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 young people create conditions that increase thelikelihood of identifying harm and respond to any concernsdisclosures 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 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 exemptionmust possess a current Positive Notice or Blue Cardissued under theWorking with Children (Risk Managementand Screening) Act 2000before commencing employment withthe School. Volunteer Blue Cards are required to betransferred to Paid Employment cards.