Residential Boarding Assistant

About Frensham

Established in 1913, Frensham is one of Australia’s most respected boarding and day schools for girls. Frensham inspires its students to be critical, ethical and flexible thinkers, equipped to be future leaders in a complex and rapidly changing world.

Frensham is an outward-looking and forward-thinking school. Our passionate and dedicated staff work as a highly professional team that takes the time to consider and support each girl’s individual learning, growth and development as independent, empowered young people. Our belief is that students rise to the intellectual life around them, which creates a culture designed to inspire intellectual and emotional growth and maturity, helping every student to thrive.

In a stimulating living and learning environment, surrounded by an abundance of natural beauty, girls are challenged and supported to develop the skills and the motivation to contribute positively to their local and global communities. They are taught to value kindness, resilience, empathy and compassion, and to carry these attributes with them for life, alongside the School’s core values.

Role Overview

Frensham is seeking a full-time Residential Boarding Assistant (part-time applications will be considered). This position would suit an undergraduate, recent graduate, experienced teacher or residential carer.

Led by the Head of Boarding, the Frensham Boarding Staff operate collaboratively to promote residential education to students, working together to develop and promote emotional and physical health and happiness.

 Attributes for success:

• Qualifications or studies in education, youth work, counselling, or related fields preferred (either complete or currently in progress) and relevant experience

• Willingness to contribute to a flourishing environment for young people

• Personal alignment with the values and ethos of Frensham

• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills

• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and best-practice in education and/or residential learning

• Flexibility and enthusiasm to work as part of a professional team

• Availability to be rostered over the weekend

All House positions include overnight responsibility within the House.

Exclusive-use on-campus accommodation may be available for the successful candidate.

Commencement: As soon as practicable.

Applications: Applications [addressed to Mr Geoff Marsh, Head of Frensham Schools] must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, academic transcripts (if applicable) and the contact details of two referees.

Please email application to: **@frensham.nsw.edu.au 

Please do not apply through Seek.

Please apply as soon as possible as interviews will commence upon receipt of suitable applications.

Further information: Call Victoria Hindmarch, +61 2 4860 2000.

All staff at Frensham Schools take an active role in ensuring our Child Protection programs, policies and processes are at the forefront of all that we do. A Working with Children Check Clearance Number must be provided to the School prior to confirmation of the appointment.