Head of House - Boarding

Frensham School · Mittagong, NSW

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

Secondary

Salary range

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Closing date

6 October 2026

20 days remaining

Posted 15 Sep 2026

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About Frensham School

Year range

7-12

School staff (FTE)

71.2

42.9 teaching · 28.3 non-teaching

Students per teacher

8:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

345

Language other than English

8%

Girls vs boys

345 girls · boys

100%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

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.

Position Overview

At Frensham, the Head of House is recognised as a leadership role which is instrumental to the overall successful operation of the residential program and a crucial connection with the academic, pastoral and extra-curricular life of the School. The Head of House carries responsibility for the leadership, pastoral care, spirit, morale, security and supervision of all boarders in their care.

The Head of House must promote student growth and wellbeing in fulfil…

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