Introduction:
About The Hutchins School
The Hutchins School, established in 1846, is an Anglican Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 day and boarding school in Hobart, Tasmania. We are an Anglican school whose supportive learning community works together to nurture humility, kindness, courage and respect.
Description:
Head of Boarding
Full time | Permanent |Commencing Term 3, 2026
Reporting to the Deputy Principal / Head of Senior School, the Head of Boarding is responsible for the overall wellbeing, pastoral care, and day-to-day life of all boarding students. This full-time, permanent position commences in Term 3, 2026 and includes family-sized onsite accommodation.
This pivotal leadership role focuses on fostering a culture in which every boarder is known, valued, and supported as an individual. The successful candidate will promote a strong sense of belonging, support personal growth, and uphold high standards of care, conduct, and engagement across the boarding community.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership of the boarding house, ensuring the highest standards of student wellbeing, pastoral care, and safety.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and well-structured boarding environment.
- Lead, mentor, and support the boarding team to ensure effective and consistent day-to-day operations.
- Act as a visible and positive role model for students and staff.
- Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with parents/carers and school staff.
- Ensure compliance with all safeguarding requirements and relevant boarding standards.
- Oversee student routines, co-curricular activities, and all aspects of boarding life.
- Contribute to the School's strategic direction and the ongoing development of the boarding program.
To be successful in this role:
- Bring proven leadership experience in a boarding, school, or residential care setting.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of student wellbeing, safeguarding, and duty of care.
- Build positive, respectful relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
- Communicate effectively and manage competing priorities with strong organisational skills.
- Lead and develop staff, fostering a cohesive and high-performing team.
- Exercise sound judgement and remain calm and professional in complex situations.
- Manage the operational demands of a dynamic boarding environment.
- Support and uphold the Anglican ethos and values of the School.
Skills and Experiences:
Selection criteria
To be considered for this role (and in
no more than two pages) please address the following two questions:
- Leadership and Pastoral Care Describe your experience leading a boarding or residential community. How have you ensured the wellbeing, safety and pastoral care of students while fostering a positive and inclusive culture
- Team Leadership and Operations Provide an example of how you have led or managed a team in a complex environment. How did you ensure effective communication, compliance with policies (particularly safeguarding), and the smooth day-to-day operation of the boarding program
To apply
Please submit a cover letter (2 page maximum) with your selection criteria, a copy of your resume and professional references. Apply via our advertisement on SEEK under the title of Head of Boarding.
For a confidential conversation please contact the Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School, Mr Ken Kingston, [Confidential Information].
To view the position description for this role, please click here or cut and paste this link into browser
https://hutchins.elmotalent.com.au/uploads/hutchins/files/PD%20-%20Head%20of%20Boarding%20Proofed(1).pdf
Applications for this role must be submitted by
5.00pm Sunday 10 May 2026 via Seek.
The Hutchins School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and must hold a current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP).
