AddressSituated in northern Tasmania, Launceston Church Grammar School is an Anglican co-educational day and boarding school and has been a School of educational excellence for 175 years. Our Boarding House is like a home away from home – a safe haven for our Boarders where growth and friendship flourish.
We are looking to appoint a SeniorBoarding House Assistant (permanent part time opportunity)to join our dynamic Boarding House team. This position will collaborate closely with the Head of Boarding and all Boarding House Assistant’s, overseeing and cultivating a nurturing and supportive environment for our students.
You will lead a small team of staff on shift in the absence of the Head of Boarding. Your primary responsibility will be ensuring the seamless and effective operation of the Boarding House, while providing high-quality pastoral care to our students and contributing to their personal development and wellbeing.
Have you considered an opportunity like this before?
- are you a professional that is looking to earn more? This role could compliment someone that already has a current permanent position elsewhere.
- are you looking for a career change, to work with kids and reduce to part time work, to allow for work life balance?
- are you a travelling couple seeking an epic adventure in Tasmania and to gain experience in a Boarding House?
- are you currently studying a Bachelor of Education, Nursing, Social Work or similar, and looking for a role that can work with you and accommodate your studies?
- are you a retired Teacher, Nurse or Social worker that still wants to contribute to a School community?
- are you a parent or carer, including those whose children have already left the nest and looking for flexibility with work?
What we are looking for
- Heart for the wellbeing of young people with an empathetic approach to supporting them.
- Passion and deep commitment to student wellbeing
- Mentor to role model kindness, resilience, and integrity
- Positive, optimistic outlook
- Quick thinker and a problem solver
- Collaborative team player and a strong leader
- Sense of fun
Key Selection Criteria:
- Previous experience working in a Boarding House, educational environment or an environment dealing with children/adolescents such as a parent or carer.
- Previous experience in dealing with children and / or young adults, ideally in residential setting.
- Working knowledge of the operations of boarding facilities, would be an advantage but is not essential
- current registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Tasmania), or be eligible for registration
- current National Police History Record Check, or be willing to obtain
- current first aid in education & care setting (HLTAID012) qualifications and CPR (HLTAID009), or be willing to attain
- a current driver’s licence.
Rosters are across 7 days per week during school term time (occasionally may include school holiday program):
- one (1) full duty shift per term week, 3:15pm until 8:45am (overnight stay or live within 5km of the Boarding House)
- Supervision duties, the equivalent of two (2) full weekends per term.
- Opportunities for additional casual shifts.
- Opportunities for school holiday program support.
Applicants are expected to support the ethos and values of an independent Anglican School.
Launceston Grammar is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
Remuneration will be in accordance with the Launceston Church Grammar School (General Staff) Enterprise Agreement. We offer attractive salaries when compared to other Tasmanian government and independent schools.
Our Senior Campus Boarding House is nestled on the picturesque grounds at Mowbray Heights, overlooking the stunning Tamar River. Imagine calling this picturesque landscape your workplace?
A copy of the position description can be accessed on our website shortly - Employment - Launceston Church Grammar School (lcgs.tas.edu.au)
Applications close Friday the 17th of May 2024
