Job Overview
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.
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.
Responsibilities
* Lead the boarding provision during a period of growth and investment.
* Provide exceptional pastoral care and maintain strong communication links with parents.
* Work closely with the Admissions team to ensure a seamless experience for prospective and current boarders.
* Support the school’s vision to expand boarding and shape the boarding experience.
* Maintain a welcoming and supportive environment within the boarding house.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
* A very caring disposition and a commitment to pastoral care.
* Good references and subject to enhanced DBS checks.
* Committed to delivering an outstanding boarding experience.
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, and our selection process is grounded in the principles of diversity and inclusion.
Attachments
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.
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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