Employment Type: Casual
Availability: Multiple Positions
Pay Rate: $47.73 (including casual loading) + Super
Hours of Work: Non-Business Hours, Overnights, and Weekends (penalty rates apply)

Pembroke School is seeking supervisors to fill multiple vacancies within our Boarding Houses. We are committed to the holistic development of our students, ensuring their academic, social, and emotional well-being. Our boarding house offers a home away from home for students, providing a safe and caring community.

About Pembroke

Pembroke School is a co-educational, non-denominational, day and boarding School from Early Learning Centre to Year 12. Renowned for academic excellence and a broad, inclusive program, Pembroke offers the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) and is also an International Baccalaureate World School, offering the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) and Primary Years Programme (PYP).

About the role

Reporting to the Head of boarding and working closely with the Assistant Head of Boarding, this key position will be responsible for overseeing the welfare and supervision of boarding students during after-hours and/or overnight shifts. This role is crucial in ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of our students outside regular school hours.

• Monitor students' activities after hours and overnight, ensuring their safety and adherence to boarding house rules.
• Conduct regular safety checks throughout the boarding house to maintain a secure environment for all students.
• Assist in overseeing the safety, health, care and development of boarders.
• Provide emotional and pastoral support to students, helping them cope with any personal or academic challenges they may face.
• Organise and supervise evening and weekend activities to engage students and promote a positive boarding house community.
• Maintain open communication with students, parents, and school staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.

About you

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a supervisory or pastoral care role, preferably in a boarding school or residential setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle emergencies calmly and effectively.
• Understanding of child protection and safeguarding practices.
• First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Flexibility to work after-hours and overnight shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• A caring and empathetic approach to working with young people.

The candidate must have

• Completed or be willing to undertake Australian Boarding Schools Association’s Duty of Care training.
• Current DHS Working with Children Check.
• Current Reporting Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect Training certificate.
• Current Protective Practices certificate.
• Current First Aid qualifications (HLTAID009, HLTAID010, and HLTAID012).

How to apply

Applications for this position close Friday, 21 March 2025 at 9:00 am.

• Apply via the School website
• The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date. We strongly encourage your application as soon as possible.
• All applications should be addressed to the Principal, Mr Mark Staker, and must be submitted (in PDF) via our Careers Page from the School Website.

For any enquiries regarding this position please email [email protected]

Pembroke School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.