Head of Boarding & Pastoral Care (Prep)

Dean Close Foundation; Cheltenham; Presencial; GBP 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Dean Close Foundation seeks an inspiring Head of Boarding to lead and develop a thriving boarding community where pupils flourish within a nurturing, family‑oriented environment underpinned by a strong Christian ethos.

The successful candidate will work with the Deputy Head to provide strategic leadership, outstanding pastoral care, and robust operational oversight across our boarding provision in a UK prep setting. They will also serve as Boarding House Parent for Fortfield House.

Formación

• Teaching qualification and safeguarding training.
• Experience in UK prep boarding environment.
• Strong understanding of boarding regulations and best practice.
• Ability to act as Boarding House Parent.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic leadership for boarding across the foundation.
• Oversee outstanding pastoral care and welfare for boarders.
• Coordinate operational oversight of all boarding houses.
• Collaborate with the Head of Wellbeing and Senior Leadership Team.
• Ensure safeguarding standards and regulatory compliance across the provision.

Conocimientos

Teaching qualification

Pastoral care

Leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Educación

UK prep boarding experience

Descripción del empleo

The Dean Close Foundation seeks an inspiring Head of Boarding to lead and develop a thriving boarding community where pupils flourish within a nurturing, family‑oriented environment underpinned by a strong Christian ethos.

The successful candidate will work with the Deputy Head to provide strategic leadership, outstanding pastoral care, and robust operational oversight across our boarding provision in a UK prep setting. They will also serve as Boarding House Parent for Fortfield House.