Toowoomba Grammar School | Toowoomba
Closing date: 26/11/2024
Boarding Head of House and Teacher
Full time opportunity Term 1, 2025 Commencement Onsite accommodation provided Toowoomba Grammar School (TGS) is looking for a caring, dedicated and experienced individual to join our Boarding House as a Head of House and Teacher in the Senior School (Years 7-12) to commence Term 1, 2025.
The Head of House provides a supportive and aspirational environment, in which the wellbeing and interests of each individual boy are nurtured, enabling him to develop his character, and be the best he can be.
Our teachers are passionate about boys' education and providing an inspiring and broad curriculum for all boys informed by best practice and evidence.
Teaching experience in English, Science, Mathematics, Drama, Engineering and Design, or Geography will be favourably considered.
About TGS
TGS was founded in 1875.
It is an independent non-denominational day and boarding school for boys with a total enrolment of 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.
TGS has been honoured with The Educator's 2024 5-Star Employer of Choice award.
The Award acknowledges excellence in providing competitive salaries, employee benefits, professional development opportunities and nurturing a culture of inclusion and respect.
About Boarding
As a member of the TGS boarding community, you are offered the unique opportunity to positively impact students' lives beyond the classroom, fostering their personal growth, well-being, and sense of community in a supportive and enriching environment.
To see what boarding at TGS is all about, click here to learn more.
Grammar 150
In 2025, TGS will be celebrating its 150th anniversary.
We are calling it Grammar 150 and this will be an incredible year for the School.
Click here to learn more about Grammar 150 and what you can expect if you were to join TGS in 2025.
About the Position
TGS Boarding Staff must have the ability to provide exceptional pastoral care, excellent organisational and communication skills and show genuine interest and compassion to our Boarders.
Heads of House:
provide support for the development of the Schools Strategic Plan as it applies to the pillar of Character and Wellbeing; ensure the pastoral care wellbeing and character development outcomes required by parents are in line with expectations of the School; assume responsibility for the development and maintenance of facilities within the Boarding House; and assume responsibility for the management of Boarding House staff.
TGS Teachers are responsible for designing and delivering innovative teaching programs aligned to the TGS teaching and learning framework, policies and practices of TGS.
Selection Criteria:
You will be able to demonstrate your ability and commitment to:
the care and leadership of boys and staff in a boarding house; facilitating personal growth and leadership of boys and staff in the boarding house; fostering quality relationships and programs within the boarding house; providing effective role modelling to the boys and staff.
As a Teacher you will be able to demonstrate your ability and commitment to:
planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs that foster the social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth of students, confirming that the programs cater for the learning needs and wellbeing of all students; planning, designing and delivering differentiated learning programs that address variations in learning styles and ability levels; incorporating the appropriate use of ICT and related technologies into your teaching practice to enhance student learning in the classroom; delivering service excellence to parents and carers by proactively engaging with and responding promptly and courteously to enquiries and requests for information; ongoing development of classroom practice and a collaborative approach to teaching and learning; contributing to the boys' learning experience through your contribution to co-curricular programs; and ongoing personal and professional development.
Candidates must also be registered, or eligible for registration, as teachers in Queensland and be willing to participate in the co-curricular programme and pastoral life of the School.
For a full Position Description please refer to the attachment below.
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 Director of Boarding, Mr Nick Byron on 07 4687 2500 or email
Applications close on 26 November 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.
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.
We encourage you to visit the Live Toowoomba ( website to discover what living in Toowoomba has to offer.
Click here to view a video and discover or beautiful city and surrounds.
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