Head of House | Middle School (Day House) Corio Campus
Geelong Grammar School is one of the world's leading co-educational boarding and day schools.
Offering exceptional educational opportunities across four campuses from Early Learning to Year 12, Geelong Grammar School is committed to making a positive difference for students, staff, and the community.
We believe in prioritising wellbeing, adventure, creativity, and academic rigour, and we value wisdom.
About the role
Reporting to theHeadof Middle School,the Head of Houseis responsible forthe welfare and progress of all students in their care and the management and direction of staff working within the House.The Head of House is also an active member of the teaching staff.Candidates must have experience within a similar environment, a proven record of success in a management role and a passion for education.
All teaching staff are actively involved in the co-curricular and the pastoral careprogrammeswithin Day and Boarding Housesand play a significant role in enhancing the resiliency and wellbeing of students through the delivery of Positive Education.
What you will be doing
Leading the welfare and supervision of students in their care
Enabling tutorial, counselling,disciplineand routine arrangements that will promote the development and wellbeing of individual students, as well as responsible community behaviour
Enabling engagement with the tenets of holistic education to develop and foster a sense of community in the House and in the broader School
Encouraging the development of student leadership, as reflected through the quality of House and School spirit
Liaising with academic staff about the needs of individual students in their House
Liaising with parents and guardians about their child's progress and to promote links between the House and the parent body.
Working in a collegial way with all Heads of House on the Heads of House Team,



and other welfare and health support staff (Kennedy Medical Centre).
Attending to all compliance matters, including safety protocols andaccuraterecord keeping, ensuringappropriate recordsof students aremaintained, asrequired
Advising on the allocation of staff, and to encourage the qualified learning and development of House staff in matters of pastoral care and wellbeing
Reviewing and managing the performance of staff within the House
Leading and managing staffallocatedto the House.
This includes ensuring house is always staffedappropriatelyand staffing of the house is strategically planned
Supporting the development of staff, induction ofnew staffinto the boarding house processes and performance management of staff asrequired
What we are looking for
Exceptional relationship management skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Previousexperience inamanagement or supervisory role
Postgraduatequalifications in Boarding Management, Education or Student Welfare or Business Administration/Management (Desirable).
Ability to lead, energise and coordinate diverse teams
Knowledge and practical application of regulatory compliance systems and frameworks and legislationimpactingeducation management
A thorough understanding and knowledge of positive education, pedagogical theory,standardsand practice
Demonstrated understanding of holistic education
Geelong Grammar School is committed to the safety of all students and has a zero tolerance of student abuse.
The School's Student Safeguarding Framework, which includes the Student Safeguarding Strategy, Student Safeguarding Policy and Student Safeguarding Code of Conduct, is available on theGGS website, under 'Student Safeguarding'.
The School expects that all staff members (and School Community members) comply with the Student Safeguarding Framework policies and procedures and theChild Safe Standards, as applicable to their role.
Any queries in respect of this Framework or the School's expectations should be directed ******.
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📌 Head Of House | Middle School (Day House) Corio Campus (Victoria)
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