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Director of Boarding / Head of Boys' Boarding

Director of Boarding / Head of Boys' Boarding

Westminster School

Marion, South Australia

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
21/01/2020

Job overview

Leading Independent School in Adelaide


About Westminster

Westminster School is a leading coeducational, day and boarding Uniting Church School located in Marion, south-west of the city. We promote being courageous, curious, inclusive, kind, mindful and resilient and aim to instill these values in both our students and our staff.

Our Mission is to provide an exceptional education for students Preschool to Year 12.


About the Director of Boarding/Head of Boys’ Boarding

Full-time, Fixed term tenure of 3 years – Permanent appointment as Teacher.

Residential position which includes provision of on-site housing.

Commencing Term 1 2020

0.2 FTE Teaching load

The Director of Boarding/Head of Boys’ Boarding is a residential, senior pastoral and administrative position within Westminster School.  Reporting to the Principal, this position is assumes overall responsibility for the effective and successful planning, management and operation of the Boarding program at Westminster School. The Director of Boarding/Head of Boys’ Boarding is also responsible for the efficient running and management of the Boys’ Boarding program.​


Key Responsibilities include:

  • Lead the Boarding function, including the provision of quality all-round residential care and services for boarders
  • Develop and drive strategies to improve the efficiency, quality and outcomes of Westminster Boarding programs
  • Lead and manage boarding staff; undertake line management responsibilities
  • Take responsibility for the day to day facility management and general state and appearance of the Boys’ Boarding House.
  • Foster strong relationships with Boarder parents and communities
  • Communicate regularly with individual parents regarding the needs of their children and respond promptly to parental communications
  • Ensure boarding house compliance with regulatory requirements (eg WHS)
  • Prepare and monitor boarding house budget
  • Undertake a teaching load within the Senior School


Key Selection Criteria: Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications (eg teaching)
  • Current South Australian Teaching Registration (or ability to gain)
  • Previous demonstrated experience in a boarding leadership role
  • Proven ability to manage and lead staff, ie rostering, recruiting, performance development and management
  • Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills
  • Demonstrated experience in managing a budget
  • High level of administrative skills
  • Sound understanding of Work, Health and Safety requirements as they pertain to a boarding environment
  • Knowledge of legislative requirements regarding medical care of students is desirable
  • Current First Aid certification (or ability to obtain)
  • Exemplary classroom practitioner with a proven record of student outcomes


Key Selection Criteria: Personal Qualities:

  • Demonstrated ability to deliver effective pastoral care to students/boarders in years 7-12
  • Well-developed ability to communicate and liaise effectively with students, parents, school staff and other community and agency members
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to build positive and effective working relationships
  • Is nurturing, warm and friendly, is approachable and personable
  • Displays patience, compassion and flexibility
  • Enthusiastic, resilient and optimistic educator
  • Innovator and initiator, committed to lifelong learning
  • A team builder who inspires others to learn and grow
  • A team player demonstrating a ‘whole School’ and ‘whole child’ perspective


A position description is available on our website under Careers www.westminster.school  

For further information about this role please contact humanresources@westminster.sa.edu.au

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter to Mr Simon Shepherd, Principal

Applications close Monday 14 October

Applications will only be accepted when submitted through Seek.


Westminster, where you can achieve more than you thought possible.

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About Westminster School

+61 8276 0276

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We offer superb facilities set on 23 spacious  hectares, more than 40 subject choices in Year 12, around 200 sporting teams,  activity clubs and ensembles, outstanding wellbeing programs and teachers who  are leaders in their field. Westminster provides the best resources for an  exceptional all-round education, giving boys and girls from Early Learning to  Year 12 every opportunity to achieve all-round excellence. Established in 1961, Westminster School is a  leading coeducational independent day and Boarding School in Marion, a  south-west suburb of Adelaide, South Australia, close to beaches and the city.  We are affiliated with the Uniting Church, active members of Round Square and  the World Leading Schools Association, both international networks of innovative  schools. Westminster has around 1200 students from Early Learning to Year 12 who  are given every opportunity to be their best every day.


Principal

Simon Shepherd


Vision and Values 

Westminster’s holistic approach to education ensures  that the social, emotional, spiritual, and physical wellbeing of each student  complements their academic success. 

Our Aspiration: Westminster, where you can achieve more than you  thought possible.  

Our Mission: To provide an exceptional education for students,  Preschool to Year 12. 

Our Values:  The Christian ethos of our School community is  underpinned by our values:
                                 KIND CURIOUS COURAGEOUS INCLUSIVE MINDFUL RESILIENT

Academic Overview 

At Westminster, we aspire to  provide every student with an exceptional all-round education. We are a leader  in education and offer an extensive range of subjects (currently around 40 in  Year 12).  

The Melbourne Declaration, made by all  Australian Education Ministers in 2008, set two goals to be met; the first that  Australian schooling promotes equity and excellence; the second that all young  Australians become successful learners, confident and creative individuals,  active and informed citizens. 

Everything we do here at Westminster aligns with  these basic principles.  Our curriculum gives students every  opportunity to achieve their own excellence. We continually revitalise our curriculum  across all year levels to ensure it is current and relevant, addresses the  capabilities required by ACARA (Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting  Authority) and meets the requirements of the SA Certificate of Education (SACE)

As  students progress through school, they need greater choice to create their own  adventures.  Additionally, we need to account for students  who perform at different levels by continuing to support and challenge them with  tailored learning plans. Academically gifted children deserve to have their  needs met as must those who need academic support. Education content and  delivery is constantly evolving to ensure that we achieve the best learning  outcomes for our students.

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