Head of Boarding
Location: Fareham, Hampshire | Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time | Salary: To be discussed | Posted: 17 January 2026 | Start Date: 1 September 2026 | Expires: 28 February 2026 11:59 PM
Share: We are looking for a Head of Boarding to play a key role in our boarding community. This is a role central to life at the School. The successful candidate will be responsible for the pastoral care and welfare of each boarder and must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and a very caring disposition. This is an exciting opportunity to lead our boarding provision at a time of growth and investment.
The Head of Boarding will play a pivotal role in shaping the boarding experience and supporting the school’s vision to expand boarding. You will work closely with our Admissions team to ensure a seamless experience for prospective and current boarders, while fostering a welcoming and supportive environment within the boarding house.
Our boarding ethos places kindness, community, and mutual support at the heart. Pupils are encouraged to look out for one another, be respectful, and contribute positively to house life. Significant investment over recent years has helped create a warm, homely environment, which has included newly decorated dorms and a dedicated pupil kitchen that supports independence and shared living.
Being part of the boarding team at Boundary Oak is a truly rewarding experience, offering the chance to live and work within a warm, caring and close‑knit community. The Head of Boarding role comes with on‑site accommodation within our beautiful school grounds, along with freshly prepared meals during term time. Life at Boundary Oak is centred around connection between staff, pupils and families, creating a genuine sense of belonging.
As the first point of contact for boarders and their families, you will provide exceptional pastoral care and maintain strong communication links with parents. If you are passionate about pastoral care and committed to delivering an outstanding boarding experience, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide pastoral care and welfare for each boarder.
* Maintain strong communication links with parents and families.
* Work closely with the Admissions team to ensure a seamless experience for prospective and current boarders.
* Foster a welcoming and supportive environment within the boarding house.
* Shape the boarding experience and support the school’s vision to expand boarding.
* Ensure that our boarding ethos of kindness, community, and mutual support is upheld.
Benefits
• On‑site accommodation within the school grounds.
• Freshly prepared meals during term time.
• Opportunities to live and work in a warm, caring, close‑knit community.
• Connection between staff, pupils and families creating a genuine sense of belonging.
Safeguarding Statement
Boundary Oak is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS checks and good references.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Our selection process is rooted in the principles of diversity and inclusion, ensuring that every candidate is evaluated fairly and equitably, regardless of their background, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic.
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