Head of Boarding

Stanborough Secondary School; Watford; Presencial; GBP 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Supportive school community

High-quality accommodation

Professional development opportunities

Impact on students' lives

Competitive salary and benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Stanborough Secondary School in Watford is seeking an inspirational Head of Boarding to lead a thriving, inclusive boarding community where students flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, manage day-to-day boarding operations, safeguard welfare and personal development, and work with staff, parents and guardians to ensure outstanding care and compliance with national standards.

Formación

• Substantial experience in a boarding environment.
• Exceptional safeguarding knowledge and practice.
• Proven leadership with experience managing teams.
• Ability to foster a positive, inclusive boarding culture.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Committed to promoting student wellbeing and achievement.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic leadership for boarding and oversee day-to-day operations to ensure high standards of care and welfare.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, parents/guardians and boarding staff to deliver an outstanding boarding experience.
• Ensure safeguarding compliance and support personal development for all boarders.
• Lead and develop boarding teams, promoting a positive and inclusive culture.
• Represent the boarding provision in school leadership discussions and policy development.

Conocimientos

Boarding leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Team management

Inclusive culture

Communication skills

Student wellbeing

Descripción del empleo

Are you an outstanding pastoral leader with a passion for safeguarding, student wellbeing, and creating exceptional boarding experiences?

We are seeking an inspirational and highly motivated Head of Boarding to lead and further develop our boarding provision. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced boarding professional to shape a vibrant, nurturing and inclusive boarding community where every student can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic leadership, management and day-to-day operation of boarding, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, welfare and personal development for all boarders. They will work closely with senior leaders, parents, guardians and boarding staff to deliver an outstanding boarding experience that reflects the school's values and fully complies with the National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has substantial experience of working within a boarding environment.
• Demonstrates exceptional safeguarding knowledge and practice.
• Is a highly effective leader with experience of managing teams.
• Can create a positive, inclusive and supportive boarding culture.
• Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Is committed to promoting student wellbeing, personal development and achievement.

We offer:

• A supportive and ambitious school community.
• High-quality accommodation (where applicable).
• Professional development opportunities.
• A rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on young people's lives.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.