Boarding Activity Tutor

The School
Brisbane Grammar School is a non-denominational boys school of about 2000 students (Years 5 to12) overlooking the Brisbane CBD. The School maintains a 150-year strong tradition of academic excellence extensive cocurricular activities and student wellbeing programs. We are fortunate to have a team of dedicated and professional staff who provide an exceptional learning environment responsive to the needs of our students.

Our Community
At Brisbane Grammar School we take pride in our dedicated and professional staff who are part of the Schools achievements. The School values professionalism and fosters a dynamic culture of innovation and collaboration. The School supports creativity within a supportive environment where teamwork is encouraged both within and across disciplines.

About the Role

• This position will work 22 - 30 hours per week during term time only.

The Boarding Activities Tutor is a critical role in supporting a vibrant and engaged boarding community at Brisbane Grammar School.

They will work in collaboration with the fulltime Activities Tutor to deliver and supervise a varied activities program that meets the needs of Middle School and Senior School boarders both for weekday afternoons and over the weekend.

They are part of a Tutor team (Residential and Activities) and will play a vital role in setting the tone within BGS Boarding ensuring all boarders adhere to expectations and routines while managing behaviours as needed.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience in working with young people. They will hold the necessary Blue Card to work in this setting.

Key Responsibilities:
Actively supervising activities as rostered
Providing a safe and supportive residential environment
Providing an active supervisory presence whilst on shift
Conducting informal and formal Roll Call as required
Managing both local and home leave for boarders
Supervising recreation time and the use of Common Rooms
Being responsible for the bedtime routines in line with house protocol
Overseeing and supervising mealtimes

Specific Duties:

1. Mentoring Responsibilities (Boarder wellbeing)
Contribute to the general wellbeing of all boarders within Boarding.
Ensure the safety of each boarder specifically whilst engaged in the activities program.
Contributing significantly to the House Family (Tutor) Group system.

2. Behaviour Management
Ensure that Boarding routines and protocols are followed.
Ensure that the Boarding Behaviour Management Policy is followed.
Adopt a proactive approach to concerns by working to detect problems and difficulties advising the Director of Boarding Assistant Director of Boarding or Senior Boarding Tutor as appropriate.

3. Communication
Contributing to the Boarderline publication as requested.
Contributing to the End of Shift report system using the appropriate protocols.

In addition you will be expected to attend:
Tutor meetings with the Director of Boarding Assistant Director of Boarding and Senior Boarding Tutor.
Annual house functions including
o New boarder induction (January)
o Start of year function (January)
o Annual gathering (Winter)
o Open Day (Term 2)
o Pre-Formal reception (September)
o Boarding Year 12 Leavers events (November)
Annual Boarding and Workplace Health & Safety training.
o Boarding training
o 1st Aid

Additional tasks may be requested by the Head of Residence Director of Boarding Senior Boarding Tutor and/or the Headmaster.

Application Process
Brisbane Grammar School recognises the value of diverse thinking and we encourage qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. To better understand what it means to join BGS please review the information on our website and social media accounts before submitting your application. You should also familiarise yourself with our key policies and procedures available on the School website which may assist you during the recruitment process.

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to must disclose any information relevant to their eligibility to engage in activities involving children.

Brisbane Grammar School reserves the right to close the advertisement before the listed closing date.

BGS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels respected valued and empowered to thrive. Our recruitment process is designed to be inclusive and accessible. If you require adjustments at any stage please let us know were here to support you.