Head of Boarding

Bluetownonline; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK preparatory school is seeking a dedicated Head of Boarding. Responsibilities include overseeing pastoral care and transitioning to co-educational boarding while teaching part-time. The candidate should possess strong leadership, communication skills, and a commitment to the welfare of children. This is a residential role, offering family accommodation and a supportive environment. Applicants must have QTS or equivalent qualifications as well as experience in a boarding house. Benefits include pension schemes, gym membership, and continuous professional development.

Benefits

Pension scheme

In-house catering

Fee remission

Gym membership

Emphasis on staff wellbeing

Access to professional development

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a boarding house.
• Successful candidates must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must show commitment to achieving boarding qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the pastoral care and welfare of each boarder.
• Oversee the transition to co-educational boarding.
• Teach an adjusted timetable in the School.

Skills

Excellent communication and inter-personal skills

Strong commitment to outstanding pastoral care

Ability to inspire and enthuse young children

Energy, resourcefulness, responsibility, patience

Education

QTS or equivalent educational qualification

Safeguarding trained

Job description

Job Title: Head of Boarding

Location: Moulsford-on-Thames, Oxon, OX10 9HR

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Job Hours: Monday - Friday, The Head of Boarding must reside in the Boarding House when the pupils are staying overnight

About us

The School is an independent preparatory school for 330 pupils, aged 3 to 13, situated on an idyllic 30-acre site on the banks of the River Thames, near Wallingford in South Oxfordshire.

The School aims to nurture the whole child, providing opportunities for each individual to develop their talents and abilities.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving Prep School as our Head of Boarding.

This is a role central to life at the School. The successful candidate will be responsible for the pastoral care and welfare of each boarder and must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and a very caring disposition.

The Head of Boarding will also have a teaching role and will teach an adjusted timetable in the School. The teaching allocation will depend on the skills of the successful candidate who will have a desire to get involved in many areas of school life, including coaching sport if this is an interest.

This is a residential role. Family accommodation comes with the post. The boarding runs from Monday evening to Friday morning, with up to 35 children boarding on any night.

Formerly an all-boys school, the school is now co-educational from Pre-School to Year 3 with girls progressing through the school year on year, becoming fully co-educational by 2030.

The Head of Boarding will oversee the transition to co-educational boarding.

About you

Experience & knowledge

• Experience of working in a boarding house
• Very strong commitment to outstanding pastoral care

Skills & abilities

• A passionate, inspirational, and highly effective leader dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for each child
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• Well organised, with excellent attention to detail and record keeping skills
• The ability to plan ahead and prioritise tasks
• The ability to inspire and enthuse young children
• Energy, resourcefulness, responsibility, patience and a caring nature
• Ability to form positive relationships and work successfully as a member of a team

Education & qualifications

• QTS or equivalent educational qualification
• Safeguarding trained and committed to further training to become a Deputy DSL
• Commitment shown to achieving boarding qualifications

Benefits

• Pension - All employees are eligible to join a staff pension scheme.
• In House Catering - Making sure our students and staff are well fuelled for a busy day at school is key and food is very important at the school. Our in-house catering team ensures that staff enjoy complimentary good quality, healthy and balanced meals every day. They also cater for all types of diets and allergens.
• Fee Remission - Fee remissions are available for teaching staff. Please ask for further information.
• Fitness Club - The School offers gym membership for all employees at a Fitness Club in Cholsey.
• Wellbeing - Great emphasis is placed on staff wellbeing and morale and we firmly believe in creating the right work/life balance for all at the school. A culture of mutual support for colleagues is encouraged and fostered. Social events for staff take place throughout the year.
• Continuing Professional Development - All employees are encouraged and supported with access to regular Continuing Professional Development.

Additional Information

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to the completion of pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

A full job description, details about the school and an application form can be found on the website.

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Candidates with previous job titles and experience of: Boarding School Head, Boarding House Manager, Boarding House Team Leader, Boarding School Deputy Head, Pastoral Care, School Pastoral Head, Teacher, Boarding School Teacher may also be considered for this role.