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Abingdon School has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Boarding House Manager to join the team.
Location: Abingdon School, OX14 1DE
Job Type: Part Time, Permanent
Salary: £4,782 per annum pro rata (£31,253 FTE)
Start Date: September 2025
Closing date: Tuesday 10 June
About Us
Abingdon School is a leading independent day and boarding school with around 1000 pupils aged 11-18. The School is situated in 35 acres of beautiful grounds in the centre of Abingdon, just south of Oxford.
Assistant Boarding House Manager - The Role
Abingdon School is looking to appoint an organised and friendly individual to assist with daily operations in one of the boarding houses on Saturdays during term time between 08:00 and 17:30 from September 2025.
Assistant Boarding House Managers work closely with a wide range of stakeholders including students, parents, teachers, maintenance, catering and the Head of the Boarding House and the week-time Boarding House Managers.
Assistant Boarding House Manager- Key Responsibilities
* To be responsible, for pupils' welfare, supervision, health, cleanliness and appearance, liaising with other staff as appropriate
* To maintain a supervisory presence in the house on a Saturday from 8am to 5.30pm to ensure the school is fulfilling its duty of care
* To assist in managing the daily running of the House on Saturdays, including oversight of the various routines and procedures, and completing various administrative duties
* To ensure a clean and pleasant environment in the House when on duty
* To undertake inspections of pupils' rooms and common areas, focussing on cleanliness, health and safety concerns and maintenance issues
Assistant Boarding House Manager- You
* Excellent interpersonal skills to deal appropriately with pupils, staff and parents
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise own workload
* To be flexible and adapt to differing situations effectively
* The ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
* To be calm, patient, discreet and tactful
* Competent user of IT (Google Docs/Sheets, Email)
Assistant Boarding House Manager- Benefits
* Competitive pension schemes
* Death in service
* Private health care scheme*
* Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme, including access to free counselling, financial and legal advice
* Free lunch during term-time
* Free use of school gym and pool at agreed times
* Discounted fitness classes
* Free on-site parking and secure spaces for bikes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Eligibility criteria may apply for some staff benefits
Application Process
We recognise the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to ensure that our staffing at all levels and in all roles is diverse and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.
Closing Date: Tuesday 10 June (midday)
Interviews: Between 17 June and 30 June
Abingdon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
To submit your application for this Assistant Boarding House Manager opportunity, please click ‘Apply' now!
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