Head of Boarding

International Schools Today; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

International Schools Today in Watford, United Kingdom, seeks a Head of Boarding to lead and develop our boarding provision, focusing on safeguarding, pupil wellbeing and a positive, inclusive community where students thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, oversee day-to-day operations, and work with senior leaders, parents and staff to ensure high standards of care and welfare in line with national requirements.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a boarding environment.
• Exceptional safeguarding knowledge and practice.
• Experience leading teams.
• Ability to create a positive, inclusive boarding culture.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to promoting student wellbeing and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of the boarding provision.
• Oversee day-to-day boarding operations.
• Ensure high standards of safeguarding and welfare.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, parents and staff to deliver an outstanding boarding experience.
• Promote student wellbeing and personal development.

Skills

Boarding leadership

Safeguarding expertise

Team leadership

Inclusive culture

Communication skills

Student wellbeing

Job description

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).
• A rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on young people's lives.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.