The Rockhampton Grammar School is seeking an experienced, passionate, and dedicated Head of Boarding (Boys') to join our team. This role provides operational and strategic leadership within the School’s boarding programme, ensuring the welfare, development, and pastoral care of all boarding students.

The position is a residential role, and the successful applicant will live on campus.

Boarding has formed the core of The Rockhampton Grammar School since our founding in 1881 and will always be at the heart of our School. Valuing our position as Queensland’s largest boarding school, our vibrant boarding community is very much about the people who reside within it.

Conveniently located in one of Queensland’s largest regional centres, we are proud to be chosen as the school of choice by families throughout Central Queensland, Far North Queensland, the Northern Territory and overseas. We also take the responsibility seriously. More than a third of our Secondary School students are boarders and we do everything we can to make sure they feel safe, comfortable and happy.

We never take for granted the trust that boarding families place in our School. It is a major life decision for parents to choose where their children will go to school. We are privileged that so many families choose RGS, to not only provide a high-quality education but also to care for their child and provide a “second home” throughout the school year.

POSITION TITLE: Head of Boarding (Boys')

DEPARTMENT: Boarding

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Residential Role

REPORTS TO: Director of Boarding

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Heads of Boarding are responsible for the operational side of Boys’ Boarding. While routine matters are delegated to Heads of Year and Boarding Assistants, the responsibility of the Heads of Boarding in conjunction with the Director of Boarding, is to lead by example and ensure that programmes are coordinated and implemented so that quality outcomes are achieved.

The Heads of Boarding will work with the Director of Boarding to assist in the strategic vision for Boarding at The Rockhampton Grammar School.

It is expected that the Heads of Boarding:

Is a member of the teaching staff, teaching up to a maximum of 12 periods per week - teaching subjects in line with skills, qualification and experience.

Will be available at all times, within reason, to respond to duty staff and student needs, when they arise;

Communicate and develop positive relationships with all stakeholders in the Boarding Community;

Assist with the day to day administration;

Liaise with Heads of Year (Day School) and Head of Secondary School (Students) in all matters relating to boarders in the day school to effect a cohesive one-school approach;

Will attend regular boarding management meetings;

Contribute to the School’s co-curricular programme;

Ensure that academic and house reports are written, proof-read, and available for distribution by published deadlines;

Oversight and development of student management platform;

Prepare annual budget;

Include rostering of duties for staff in line with allocated budgetary requirements;

Liaise regularly with Heads of Year with regards to best practice and boarding policies and its implementation;

Attend promotional visits to the districts of boarder families from time to time;

Participate in the Safeguarding Children Committee;

Ensure school Workplace Health and Safety and Risk Management activities are met.

An overview of responsibilities include:

Staff

In support of the Director of Boarding, oversee boarding staff duties, with appropriate delegations for management and supervision;

Lead regular Head of Year Boarding meetings;

Provide leadership, coordination and general management of staff in the boarding houses;

Working closely with the boarding staff and delegating appropriate responsibilities;

Support and develop Boarding Staff to ensure professional growth and learning;

Manage performance issues for Boarding Staff, liaising as appropriate, with Director of Boarding and Human Resources;

Ensuring that all staff are familiar with Boarding Policies so they are implemented consistently.

Students

Overall responsibility for running a successful boarding programme;

Assist in the development of leadership and service amongst all boarders;

Oversight of boarding affairs including activities and events;

To be directly involved in a ‘hands on’ approach in supervision of boarders and their activities;

Manage disciplinary issues for students in the Boarding House, liaising as appropriate, with Director of Boarding , Leadership Staff, and the Headmaster;

Oversee administration of student records and Leave requests to ensure they are kept accurate;

Liaise with Food Service, Cleaning, Health Centre and Facilities, to ensure provision of high-quality product assurance.

N.B This position description contains the most important duties and tasks regarding the job to be done. It is not an exclusive/exhaustive list.

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

The School takes child protection seriously, and as a staff member or volunteer of The Rockhampton Grammar School, you are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Practice and Behaviour Guidelines. You will receive a copy of these guidelines as part of the induction process.

Therefore, as a part of your duties and responsibilities, you are also required to:

Provide a welcoming and safe environment for children and young people;

Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people to whom we provide services;

Ensure that your interactions with children and young people are positive and safe;

Provide adequate care and supervision of children and young people in your charge;

Act as a positive role model for children and young people;

Report any suspicions, concerns, allegations or disclosures of alleged abuse to management;

Maintain valid “working with children” documentation;

Undergo periodic “national criminal history record” checks;

Report to management any criminal charges or convictions you receive during the course of your employment that may indicate a possible risk to children and young people.

DESIRABLE SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

Knowledge and experience of providing pastoral support for students in residential care;

A clear understanding of the ABSA National Standards;

A clear understanding of the needs of students from a regional background;

Ability to build relationships with a range of students from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

REQUIRED LICENCES/CERTIFICATES

Registered with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT); or

Working with Children Check;

ABSA Duty of Care (or willingness to obtain);

ABSA Accredited Boarding Practitioner (or willingness to obtain);

Safeguarding Children Online Training Certificate; and

Police Check.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The successful applicant will be subject to a “Working with Children Check and Criminal Records Check” where applicable. The School undertakes several screening processes to ensure the appropriate protection of children and young people in its care. This includes reference checks, identity checks, qualification check and professional registration checks.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position - please 'apply now' by emailing [email protected]

Please submit the following compulsory items:

Cover Letter, indicating why you are applying for this position and detailing your experience and availability;

Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with the contact details of two work related referees;

RGS Application for Employment Form.

Applications are encouraged to be submitted as soon as possible and will be reviewed as received.

Enquiries should be directed to Mike Silcock (Director of Boarding) on 07 4936 0710.

*Note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

*Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

*The Rockhampton Grammar School reserves the right to amend this Position Description at its discretion in accordance with any Safeguarding of Children, legislative and/or operational requirements