Head of Student House

Canberra Grammar School (see more jobs from this school)

RED HILL, ACT 


Secondary Teacher

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 11 July 2026


At Canberra Grammar School, our House system is at the heart of student life.

<ul> <li>Lead student wellbeing,&nbsp;belonging&nbsp;and personal growth&nbsp;</li> <li>Five-year&nbsp;leadership appointment with an ongoing teaching position&nbsp;</li> <li>Influence the culture,&nbsp;character&nbsp;and access of a vibrant house community&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>About the Role</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>At Canberra Grammar School, our House system is at the heart of student life. As a Head of Student House, you will be much more than a leader,&nbsp;you will be a mentor, advocate,&nbsp;coach&nbsp;and trusted guide for students as they navigate some of the most important years of their lives.&nbsp;</p> <p>This is an exceptional opportunity for an outstanding educator and leader to shape the student experience through pastoral leadership, wellbeing initiatives, leadership&nbsp;development&nbsp;and community building.&nbsp;</p> <p>Working closely with students,&nbsp;families&nbsp;and colleagues, you will create a House culture where every student feels known, valued,&nbsp;challenged&nbsp;and supported. You will champion student wellbeing, foster strong&nbsp;relationships&nbsp;and&nbsp;provide&nbsp;leadership opportunities that inspire young people to flourish both within and beyond the classroom.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About You</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>You are an inspiring and relational leader who believes that outstanding pastoral care changes lives.&nbsp;</p> <p>You will bring:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated leadership capability with a proven record of leading teams,&nbsp;programs&nbsp;or initiatives to achieve positive outcomes&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to inspire, support and influence students and colleagues while fostering a positive House culture&nbsp;</li> <li>Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Willingness to engage with contemporary practices in student wellbeing,&nbsp;leadership&nbsp;and education&nbsp;</li> <li>Highly developed organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to manage competing priorities,&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;accurate&nbsp;records and meet deadlines&nbsp;</li> <li>Capacity to&nbsp;identify&nbsp;opportunities for improvement and implement practical solutions&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to respond effectively to challenges with sound judgement and initiative&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and collegially with School leaders and colleagues&nbsp;</li> <li>Commitment to contributing positively to whole-school initiatives and strategic priorities&nbsp;</li> <li>Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students and families&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrated commitment to student wellbeing, pastoral care and fostering a sense of belonging.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>All&nbsp;team members&nbsp;at CGS&nbsp;are required to&nbsp;have:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Appropriate qualifications&nbsp;</li> <li>A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card&nbsp;</li> <li>A current&nbsp;National&nbsp;Police Check&nbsp;</li> <li>Full working&nbsp;rights within Australia.<strong>&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Benefits&nbsp;for you</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>As a&nbsp;CGS&nbsp;team member,&nbsp;you&nbsp;have&nbsp;access&nbsp;to&nbsp;a range of&nbsp;additional&nbsp;benefits, including:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>A competitive salary and superannuation of 13.5%&nbsp;(for permanent&nbsp;team members)&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee&nbsp;awards program and generous professional development funding&nbsp;</li> <li>Attractive salary packaging arrangements&nbsp;</li> <li>Complimentary&nbsp;daily&nbsp;barista-made coffee&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches&nbsp;</li> <li>Access to the onsite health clinic and annual influenza vaccinations&nbsp;</li> <li>24/7 access to our&nbsp;Employee&nbsp;Assistance&nbsp;Program&nbsp;</li> <li>14 weeks of paid parental leave&nbsp;(for permanent team members)&nbsp;</li> <li>School fee concessions&nbsp;(for permanent team members)&nbsp;</li> <li>Convenient&nbsp;onsite&nbsp;parking&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Working at CGS</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>Canberra Grammar School is one of Australia's leading independent schools, providing an exceptional educational experience within a welcoming and inclusive community.&nbsp;</p> <p>Our people are passionate educators, leaders and professionals who place student learning,&nbsp;wellbeing&nbsp;and character development at the centre of everything they do. If you are seeking a leadership opportunity where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of young people while continuing to grow as an educator and leader, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>Please visit <a href="https://cgs.bigredsky.com/page.php?pageID=160&amp;windowUID=0&amp;AdvertID=915068" rel="nofollow">cgs.act.edu.au/careers/</a> to access the position description and&nbsp;submit&nbsp;the following documents:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Cover letter (addressing the selection criteria&nbsp;in the Position Description)&nbsp;</li> <li>Resume/CV&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>CGS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to child safety screening and assessment as part of our recruitment process.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to close applications prior to the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received.</strong>&nbsp;</p>