Residential Boarding Assistant and Administrator

d'Overbroeck's; Oxford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

d’Overbroeck’s Oxford, part of Nord Anglia Education, seeks a Residential Boarding Assistant and Administrator to support boarding operations and pastoral care. The role involves engaging with students, parents and agents, plus providing administrative support to the boarding houses.

DBS clearance is required, reflecting safeguarding standards. Applicants should be prepared for a demanding, here-and-now role within a UK boarding environment and be committed to safeguarding and student welfare as

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral care or boarding environments preferred.
• Strong communication with students, parents and guardians.
• Ability to support administrative tasks in a boarding setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support to students in boarding houses.
• Assist with administrative duties for boarding provision.
• Ensure clear communication with families, agents and school staff.

Skills

Pastoral support

Administrative tasks

Communication skills

Education

Experience in UK boarding schools or care settings

Tools

DBS clearance

Job description

Job Posting Date: 23 Oct 2026

Location: Oxford, GB

Job ID: 10481

School: d’Overbroeck’s Oxford

Company: Nord Anglia Education

About the Role

We are looking to appoint a Residential Boarding Assistant and Administrator to start as soon as possible. This is an exciting and varied role that combines direct involvement in the boarding community in a pastoral capacity with administrative support for boarding. The Residential Boarding Assistant and Administrator will play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of the School's boarding provision, ensuring excellent communication with students, parents, guardians and agents, whilst also providing pastoral and practical support to students within the boarding houses.

Key Information

As part of Nord Anglia Education, we prepare students for success in university and beyond. Safeguarding student welfare is paramount, requiring an enhanced DBS check. Join our supportive community and make a lasting impact at one of the UK's top schools for academic excellence. Access to co-curricular activities, academic programs, and state-of-the-art facilities including our new Arts Centre and University of Oxford's sports facilities.

Eligibility & Compliance

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

Please note work visas are not offered by d’Overbroeck’s at this current time so please ensure you have the correct documentation to work in the UK prior to applying.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.