What skills and experience we're looking for
The Head of Boarding is a member of the school Senior Leadership Team and has responsibility for the leadership bothboarding houses and all boarding staff. They are responsible for the well-being, development and learning of the boardingstudents as well as the development and line management of their staff team. They must ensure compliance with OfstedNational Minimum Standards whilst meeting the Vision and Values of the school. They will work as part of the seniorleadership team to develop the boarding vision and promote a positive and supportive boarding culture. We are lookingfor an extraordinary candidate to lead our successful boarding team and will consider both teaching and non-teachingcandidates for this role.
What the school offers its staff
Regular CPD programme and investment in training
Access to NPQ programmes
Staff laptop
Cycle to work scheme
Opportunities for you and your family to attend boarding activities e.g. parties, Alton Towers, visits to
cities and museums
Two additional weeks holiday compared to many schools (one week prior to Christmas, one week early inthe summer
The school’s distinctive ethos and culture where a truly holistic view of the personal development of thechild is central to all that we do. The wider ‘enrichment’ programme at this all-through 4-19 boardingand day school is essential and helps develop confident pupils well equipped for life beyond the school.
All staff contribute to this extensive programme with their personal interests and to join in with existingactivities.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.