Deputy Head Of Junior School (Students)

Deputy Head of Junior School (Students)

• Leadership Role specialising in Students and Pastoral Care
• Drive the Junior School Student and Wellbeing Programs
• Term 3, 2024 Commencement (negotiable)

Toowoomba Grammar School is looking to appoint an experienced and passionate Deputy Head of Junior School (Students) to commence in Term 3, 2024 (negotiable).

The Deputy Head of Junior School (Students) has a central responsibility to lead, enhance and coordinate all aspects of Junior School pastoral care inclusive of the character and wellbeing program, positive behaviours for learning, House system, student leadership and service, camps and supporting the daily organisation of the Junior School and co-curricular programs.

About Toowoomba Grammar School

Toowoomba Grammar School was founded in 1875 and is a member school of the Great Public Schools Association of Queensland (GPS).  It is an independent non-denominational day and boarding school for boys with a total enrolment of close to 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. 

About the Position

Reporting to the Headmaster, through the Head of Junior School, this position plays a pivotal role within the School's educational framework.

The successful candidate will possess a distinguished track record in educational leadership, particularly in fostering the pastoral development and wellbeing of students within a primary school context.

Key responsibilities encompass strategic planning aligned with the school's vision, leadership of Junior School pastoral care. This portfolio is inclusive of the character and wellbeing program, positive behaviours for learning, House system, student leadership and service, camps, supporting the daily organisation of the Junior School and co-curricular, community engagement, and adherence to statutory obligations and school policies.

The successful candidate will have tertiary qualifications in education, supplemented by postgraduate qualifications in education or leadership.

Please refer to the Candidate Information Pack, including Selection Criteria, for more detail about this role.

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;
• a copy of your academic transcript; and
• the names and contact details of three confidential referees.

Enquiries should be directed to the Head of Junior School, Mr Ken Raven on 07 4687 2*** or email *******@twgs.qld.edu.au.

Applications close on Wednesday, 24 April 2024.

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only and TGS reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.

We do not welcome interest from recruitment agencies at this time.

Applicants must possess the legal right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this position

Working with Children

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.  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. 

About Toowoomba

Toowoomba is one of Australia’s largest inland cities, with a population around 162,000 people.  It is a beautiful provincial city and is known as “The Garden City” of Queensland.  Toowoomba is ideally situated less than 1.5 hours by car from Brisbane and two hours from the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast.  Regional public transport is available with connections to interstate and international transport networks. This includes the Wellcamp Airport providing direct interstate flights.  The city has an extensive infrastructure including three hospitals, a University, TAFE and many schools.  View the video below to discover our beautiful city and surrounds.