Working at TGS

The TGS staff have identified our values as:

• aspiration
• kindness
• collaboration
• respect
• integrity
• accountability.

The TGS values underpin our ability to create a culture that will most likely enable:

• Our success as a team
• Individual, teams and students to thrive
• Achievement of our vision and strategic objectives

The quality of our teaching staff is one of the defining features of the School. All staff are appointed through a highly competitive selection process, often involving applicants from around Australia.

Our teachers have made a conscious decision to teach in an all-boys environment, reflecting their desire to relate to, and to support, our boys and young men. Their dedication and commitment are also evident in our extensive co-curricular program, through which they enhance the quality of their relationships with the students and the learning outcomes in the classroom.

The teaching staff are well qualified and include a number with post-graduate degrees at Doctoral or Masters level. Some of our staff have been employed in professional or corporate careers prior to making the decision to commit to teaching as a vocation, giving them a broader perspective on preparing the boys for life beyond school.

We are proud of the number of staff who are actively involved in the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) at State or District level; who have written or co-authored textbooks, academic webpages; or received District, State or National recognition of their teaching performance via awards and commendations.

The School has around 300 staff including teachers, administrators and coaches. Of these, there are 109 permanent, full-time teachers (Junior School 26; Senior School 83). Being one of the largest boarding schools in Australia, we have a large boarding staff.

The Head is ably supported by the Deputy Headmaster, the Chief Financial Officer, the Head of the Senior School, the Head of the Junior School, the Director of Learning and Innovation, the Director of Sport and Activities, the Director of Boarding, the Director of People and Culture and the Director of Advancement.

The goal of the Toowoomba Grammar School Strategic Plan's People Pillar is to "build a high-performing culture that supports the wellbeing and development of staff, who exemplify the TGS values and share our commitment to the growth of our boys".

Our strategies to support this goal include:

• Attracting and selecting the best workforce
• Developing and retaining the best staff
• Driving performance through leadership, culture and values
• Promoting a culture of wellbeing and safety
• Maintaining operational HR excellence.

Toowoomba Grammar School staff have access to a range of employee benefits, including:

• 37-week academic year
• industry-leading remuneration and benefits
• discounted tuition fees for the children of staff enrolled at TGS
• additional superannuation benefits
• salary sacrifice benefits
• technology and tools required to perform your role
• extensive professional development opportunities
• professional gap year once a staff member completes 5 and/or 15 years of service
• health and wellbeing opportunities including monthly Well @ Work newsletter, annual flu vaccinations, heart health clinic and an onsite Barbershop
• access to TGS Facilities such as tennis courts, weights room and aquatic centre
• employee referral program
• free access to confidential counselling, financial advice and health and wellbeing advice through our Employee Assistance Program.
  

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. At TGS, staff are committed to providing environments where children and young people receive the highest standard of care, where their rights are supported, and they can thrive and be fruitful. Staff at TGS understand the Child Safe Standards and how the School promotes the development of a strong, child-centred culture that prioritise safety, cultural responsiveness and wellbeing for all children and young people.

TGS places emphasis on genuine engagement with children and young people, create conditions that reduce the likelihood of harm to children and young people, create conditions that increase the likelihood of identifying harm, and respond to any concerns, disclosures, allegations or suspicions of any person, including employees.

Committed to the provision of a safe and supportive living and learning environment for all students, staff must:

• Understand and adhere to all obligations relating to the protection of children and young people as outlined in our policies and procedures.
• Attend or complete all student protection mandatory training annually and any other professional learning events as required by the School.
• Support and engage with all student protection initiatives and programs across the School.

All School staff, unless otherwise eligible for an exemption, must possess a current Positive Notice or “Blue Card” issued under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 before commencing employment with the School. Volunteer Blue Cards are required to be transferred to Paid Employment cards.