Head of Junior Boarding

ISC group; Andover; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Farleigh School is seeking a confident, organised leader to head the Junior Boarding provision, overseeing the Boarding House, leading staff and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment where boarders thrive.

You will provide strong leadership for staff and pupils, manage day-to-day operations, safeguarding and welfare, build strong relationships with parents and colleagues, and champion the boarding provision.

Qualifications

• Experience in a boarding environment or pastoral care setting.
• Proven leadership and management experience, ideally within a school or residential setting.
• Strong safeguarding and welfare responsibilities.
• Willingness to undertake relevant courses.
• IT literacy for managing records and communication effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Junior Boarding House, supporting staff and ensuring a positive, safe and inclusive environment.
• Ensure boarders feel happy, supported and able to thrive in all aspects of school life.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Oversee the smooth, safe and effective day-to-day running of the Boarding House.
• Champion Farleigh’s boarding provision, helping to raise its profile and engage boarding families.

Skills

Leadership

Pastoral care

Communication

Safeguarding

Staff management

Job description

Farleigh School is seeking a confident, approachable and highly organised individual to lead our Junior Boarding provision. Open to those with teaching or non-teaching experience, the role will oversee the smooth running of the Junior Boarding House, leading staff and ensuring a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment where every boarder feels supported and able to thrive.

You will provide strong leadership and management for both staff and pupils, overseeing day-to-day operations, pastoral care, and the wellbeing of all junior boarders. This includes creating a positive boarding culture, maintaining high standards of care, and working closely with parents and colleagues to support each child’s personal and academic development.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Management: Lead the Junior Boarding House, supporting staff and ensuring a positive, safe and inclusive environment.
• Pastoral Care: Ensure boarders feel happy, supported and able to thrive in all aspects of school life.
• Communication & Relationships: Build strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• House Administration: Oversee the smooth, safe and effective day-to-day running of the Boarding House.
• Promotion of Boarding: Champion Farleigh’s boarding provision, helping to raise its profile and attract and engage boarding families.

Candidate Specification

Essential

• Previous experience working in a boarding environment or pastoral care setting
• Proven leadership and management experience, ideally within a school or residential setting
• Strong background in safeguarding and welfare responsibilities
• Willingness to undertake relevant courses
• IT literacy for managing records and communication effectively

Desirable

• First Aid qualification
• Familiarity with boarding regulations and compliance

Farleigh School reserves the right to appoint at any time in the recruitment process.

Safeguarding

Farleigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo appropriate Child Protection Screening, including references from past employers, an enhanced DBS disclosure and an online search in line with safer recruitment.

Equal Opportunities

Farleigh School is a co-educational organisation that believes strongly in equal opportunity for all.