Head of Year – Senior School
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
15 November 2026
Posted 30 Oct 2026
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Year range
Prep-12
School staff (FTE)
209.2
121.6 teaching · 87.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,377
Language other than English
39%
Girls vs boys
1,377 girls · boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
About Us
Somerville House is a day and boarding school, established in 1899 providing exceptional education for girls from Pre-Prep through to Year 12, with a co-educational Pre-Prep offering. Somerville House students have the opportunity to participate in an extensive academic, sporting and cultural program, while receiving high standards in personal care and individual attention within the School community.
Somerville House is a member of the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association (PMSA). The PMSA is a mission of the Presbyterian and Uniting Churches.
An exciting opportunity presents itself for a highly experienced Head of Year to join us from the 2027 academic year on a three-year fixed-term contract.
The Head of Year is instrumental in the pastoral care and wellbeing of students across the Senior School. With the ability to work collaboratively with parents, staff and students you will model exemplary standards with a passion for empowering girls’ education!
It is an exciting time in the life of Somerville House and if you are looking to create a positive and inclusive culture whilst supporting the school’s philosophy, core values and Christian ethos, we look forward to hearing from you!
Candidates should have a strong understanding of the current issues facing girls and young women. It would be highly advantageous if candidates have proven recent experience in a Head of Year position (or similar). This position will commence in 2027 as Head of Year, Senior School, with allocation across Year 7-12 as operationally required by the School in addition to a teaching loa…