Head of Boarding & Pastoral Care — Prep

The Dean Close Foundation; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dean Close Foundation is seeking an inspiring, highly organised Head of Boarding to lead and develop a thriving boarding community at our Prep School, ensuring outstanding pastoral care within a nurturing environment grounded in a Christian ethos.

The Head of Boarding will join the Senior Leadership Team to provide strategic leadership alongside the Deputy Head of Wellbeing, overseeing pastoral care and operational oversight across our boarding provision, and serving as Boarding House Parent

Qualifications

• Experience in UK prep boarding environments is essential.
• Strong understanding of boarding regulations and best practice.
• Safeguarding training is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, outstanding pastoral care, and operational oversight across boarding provision.
• Work with the Head of Wellbeing to support a thriving boarding community.
• Act as Boarding House Parent for Fortfield Boarding House.

Skills

Pastoral care

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

The Dean Close Foundation is seeking an inspiring, highly organised Head of Boarding to lead and develop a thriving boarding community at our Prep School, ensuring outstanding pastoral care within a nurturing environment grounded in a Christian ethos.

The Head of Boarding will join the Senior Leadership Team to provide strategic leadership alongside the Deputy Head of Wellbeing, overseeing pastoral care and operational oversight across our boarding provision, and serving as Boarding House Parent