Head of Junior Boarding

International Schools Today; Andover; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Farleigh School in Andover seeks a confident, highly organised leader to oversee the Junior Boarding House, guiding staff to create a safe, welcoming environment where boarders thrive. You will manage day-to-day operations, pastoral welfare and collaborate with parents and colleagues to support each child’s personal and academic development, with safeguarding as a priority.

The role welcomes candidates with boarding or pastoral experience and a commitment to safeguarding, offering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a boarding environment or pastoral care setting.
• Willingness to undertake relevant courses.
• Strong safeguarding and welfare responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Junior Boarding House and supervise staff to maintain a safe, inclusive environment.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and welfare of boarders.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

Pastoral care

Safeguarding

Communication

IT literacy

Tools

Records management software

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

• 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
• 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.

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