Head of House

Launceston Church Grammar School is an Anglican co-educational day and boarding community where global learners and leaders are nurtured, challenged and inspired to serve and shape our world with courage, curiosity, creativity and compassion.

An exciting opportunity exists for a qualified and experienced secondary school teacher to join our School in the leadership role of Head of House (Roff House).  Commencing in 2021, this is a permanent full-time teaching position with the Head of House role being a tenured position of responsibility for an initial period of 3 years.

The role is based at our Senior Campus and is an integral part of the School’s pastoral care programme. The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing the wellbeing and academic progress of students in the House.

Applicants will have:

• a qualification or prior experience in student welfare is desirable but not essential,

• demonstrated passion for engaging and challenging students,

• contemporary knowledge of issues facing adolescents,

• an ability to provide leadership, that builds and drives House culture,

• an ability to plan and implement House programmes that support student wellbeing,

• personal attributes including concern for others, cooperation, integrity, attention to detail and being a role model.

• tertiary qualifications in Education,

• current registration with the Tasmanian Teacher’s Registration Board, or be eligible for registration,

• current registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Tasmania), or be eligible for registration.

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 (Teachers) Enterprise Agreement.

Applications are required by 5pm on Wednesday, 23 September 2020.