Head of Boarding & Student Wellbeing

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

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.