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Brisbane Grammar School is a non-denominational boys’ school of about 1800 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 School's 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.
Child Protection Commitment
At Brisbane Grammar School, the safety and wellbeing of our students are paramount. The School is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo a screening process prior to appointment. Candidates must disclose any information relevant to their eligibility to engage in activities involving children.
About the role
The Residential Boarding Supervisor (Weekends) will oversee various aspects of the program within both Griffith House and Harlin House. They 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.
This is a part time role involving 8 hours of work each week (either a Saturday or Sunday) during term time.
The successful candidate will ideally have experience in working with young people. They will hold the necessary Blue Card to work in this setting.
Role Responsibilities
- 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 prep sessions as required.
- Assisting students in their studies as required.
- 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
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.
Behaviour Management
- Ensuring that Boarding routines and protocols are followed.
- Ensuring that the Boarding Behaviour Management Policy is followed.
- Adopting 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.
Communication
- Contributing to the Boarderline publication as requested.
- Contributing to the ‘End of Shift’ report system using the appropriate protocols.
Hours
- To work a total of 8 rostered hours per week that will include Saturday or Sunday.
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:
- New boarder induction (January).
- Start of year function (January).
- Annual gathering (Winter).
- Open Day (Term 2).
- Pre-Formal reception (September).
- Boarding Year 12 Leavers events (November).
- Annual Boarding and Workplace Health & Safety training.
- Boarding training.
- 1st Aid.
Additional tasks may be requested by the Head of Residence, Director of Boarding, Senior Boarding Tutor and/or the Headmaster.
Application Process
We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, recognising the contributions they bring to our community. Before applying, we encourage you to review our website and social media platforms to gain insight into what it means to be a part of Brisbane Grammar School. Familiarise yourself with our key policies and procedures on our website to navigate the recruitment process seamlessly.
