Head of House | Teacher

Permanent | Full-Time | Commencing 2027

0.30 FTE Head of House | 0.70 FTE Teaching Load

Georgiana Molloy Anglican School (GMAS) is seeking experienced, passionate and relational educators to join our Secondary School leadership team as Head of House, commencing in 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity for educators who are passionate about student wellbeing, pastoral care and creating a strong sense of belonging and connection within a School community.

As the position includes a 0.70 FTE teaching load, we are particularly interested in hearing from experienced Secondary Teachers with teaching expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Economics / HASS
• Performing Arts
• Mathematics
• Psychology / Science
• English

About the Role

The Head of House provides pastoral leadership and oversight for students within their House, fostering a strong sense of belonging, connection and community while supporting student wellbeing, engagement and personal development.

Working collaboratively with students, families, House Group Teachers and School leaders, the Head of House promotes high expectations for behaviour, attendance and participation; leads and supports House Group Teachers; responds to student wellbeing and pastoral needs; and develops a positive and inclusive House culture that encourages student leadership, service, teamwork and active participation in School life.

As a practising teacher and pastoral leader, the successful applicant will maintain an active teaching role within their area of expertise and model high-quality professional practice, positive relationships and sound professional judgement.

Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant will:

• provide strong pastoral leadership and oversight for students within their House;
• monitor and support student wellbeing, attendance, engagement, behaviour and personal development;
• lead and model restorative and relational approaches to student behaviour, conflict resolution and relationship repair;
• lead, support and mentor House Group Teachers;
• foster a positive, inclusive and engaging House culture;
• build strong and respectful relationships with students, families, staff and School leaders;
• promote opportunities for student leadership, student voice, service and teamwork;
• plan and support House activities, events and Inter-House initiatives;
• support the induction and integration of new students into the House;
• maintain accurate and confidential pastoral and wellbeing records; and
• contribute actively to the wider life and community of the School.

About You

We are looking for educators who genuinely enjoy working with young people and understand the important role strong relationships, connection and belonging play in student wellbeing and success.

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• appropriate tertiary teaching qualifications and current registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia;
• successful Secondary teaching experience, with teaching expertise in Economics/HASS, Performing Arts, Mathematics, Psychology/Science or English;
• demonstrated experience and capacity to provide effective pastoral leadership and support student wellbeing, engagement, attendance and behaviour;
• the ability to build positive, respectful and trusting relationships with adolescents;
• the ability to lead, support and develop staff and contribute to a positive and accountable team culture;
• knowledge and application of restorative and relational practices;
• highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the capacity to conduct sensitive and challenging conversations professionally and constructively;
• strong organisational skills and the ability to balance pastoral, leadership, teaching and administrative responsibilities;
• a commitment to fostering House identity, belonging, student leadership and active participation in School life; and
• a strong commitment to child safety, student wellbeing, professional boundaries and the values and ethos of Anglican education.

Previous experience in a pastoral or student leadership position, such as Head of House, Head of Year or Year Coordinator, will be highly regarded.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

How to Apply

Applicants are invited to submit:

• a covering letter;
• a current curriculum vitae; and
• a written response addressing the Selection Criteria contained within the Position Description.

Applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain, current Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia registration, a Working with Children Check and satisfy the School's screening and clearance requirements.

Applications close: 8am Thursday 3 September, 2026

Georgiana Molloy Anglican School is a child-safe environment. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all staff are expected to share our commitment to protecting children and young people from harm.

GMAS is an Anglican School, and applicants are expected to demonstrate empathy with and support for the School's Anglican ethos.

For confidential enquiries, please contact:

Andrea Shepherd

Manager – Human Resources

Georgiana Molloy Anglican School

(08) 9752 5252

ash@gmas.wa.edu.au