AddressSt Margaret's Anglican Girls School is one of Queensland's leading independent schools, fostering in students confidence, compassion, academic excellence and a life long love of learning. We look for all staff to be committed to and in harmony with the Anglican ethos of the school.
Our award-winning Boarding House is currently inviting applications for the role of:
Boarding House Assistant
The Boarding Assistant supports the Head of Boarding, Deputy Head of Boarding, Pastoral Care Coordinator and Boarding House Supervisors in ensuring the effective daily operation of the Boarding House, including appropriate supervision of boarding students. This role has a strong pastoral care focus as the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the boarders in an assigned year level with their day to day needs whilst they are residing away from home.
Rosters are across 7 days per week during school term time and typically include:
- 6.30am – 8.30am – Monday – Friday
- Afternoon/evening shifts from 3pm (some require sleepovers)
- Weekend work both during the day and evenings
The successful candidate
To ensure your success in this role you will enjoy contributing to creating a home away from home for our boarders and be able to demonstrate:
- Experience working with children and teenagers
- An ability to quickly rapport with others including boarders, parents and other staff
- A strong work ethic to commit to a range of shifts across 7 days per week during school term time
- The ability to ensure relevant boarding rules and procedures are consistently maintained
- Current study in education, health science or similar would be highly regarded but is not essential
What we offer:
The successful candidate will enjoy the buzz of working in a busy, positive and dynamic Boarding House that offers:
- A supportive, collegial and knowledgeable team environment
- Stable casual work with flexibility of shifts across 7 days per week during school term time
- School holidays off. Work in other departments during school holidays may be considered for the right candidate.
- A strong focus on staff wellbeing with a range of wellbeing initiatives offered to support staff.
- A work environment which genuinely supports your professional growth and career ambitions.
This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in Boarding at one of Australia’s top boarding schools.
To view the position description click here.
To Apply: Applications are to be addressed to the Principal and be received by midday, 9 July 2024. As part of the online application process you will be required to complete the application form and upload a cover letter and resume. Shortlisting and interviewing will be happening continually throughout the application period and candidates are encouraged to apply without delay.
Please note, the successful candidate will require a valid blue card prior to commencing employment at St Margaret's. Candidates that do not currently hold a valid blue card are advised to apply for a blue card to ensure they are job-ready.
Please direct any enquiries to **********@stmargarets.qld.edu.au
St Margaret’s supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates are required to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and successful candidate must comply with School policies and relevant legislation relating to Student protection.
