Job Title: Boarding Assistant
Contract: Full-time, term time only
Salary: £17,222 pa + food and accommodation during term time
Job Start Date: 3 September 2026
Closing date: 11 March 2026
Interview date: we will be shortlisting/interviewing on an ongoing basis and may appoint before the closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Introduction
Tring Park is one of the country's leading vocational and academic schools, situated in glorious countryside just half an hour from London. Working with 340 boarding and day pupils, aged 7 to 19, you will join a dedicated and supportive staff team.
Tring Park offers a wide range of benefits including a pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free school lunches during term time, free onsite parking and enhanced maternity and paternity schemes.
The School is now looking to appoint a Boarding Assistant to work as part of our boarding team.
Our boarding staff must enjoy being with young people as much as possible. It takes enthusiasm, patience and energy to sustain the full life of a boarding school with its considerable term time demands. The responsibility of caring for pupils is significant but rewarding and this must be undertaken sensitively and professionally to the same degree as a prudent parent, so that the safety and security of all pupils' needs are met. We expect all staff to maintain the highest standards of professional, personal and ethical conduct and to be excellent role models.
The hours of duty will involve a balance of boarding commitments, extracurricular events and general assistance in the effective running of the school. The weekly work hours will be 40 hours per week on average during one school year (excluding holidays). There will be many opportunities to gain valuable experience in most areas of boarding school life. This experience will serve as a fantastic gateway into pastoral care, education or the performing arts. BAs may also be allotted academic and/or vocational department time during the school day but the majority of time will be spent with pastoral duties. Applicants may also find opportunities for other duties at the school, which would be supplementary to their basic rate of pay.
Accommodation and meals will be provided during term time.
Main duties
General
Contribute to the boarding ethos in compliance with the School's mission and boarding statements.
Support the houseparents with the smooth running of the boarding houses.
Accompany pupils to locations outside the school grounds, assisting with offsite activities, escorting pupils to medical appointments and chaperoning pupils to the station.
Lead activities as qualified and required.
Support other areas of the School as qualified and/or required.
Report pastoral, disciplinary, academic or vocational concerns to the relevant staff.
Other duties as reasonably assigned by the Deputy Principal or those delegated this responsibility. This includes the Houseparents.
Boarding Routine
Assist the boarding staff teams during evening and weekend shifts with the supervision and pastoral care of pupils. Where appropriate, assist with low-level mediation of pupil issues.
Ensure that all responsibilities allocated to pupils are carried out properly. This will include supervision of various house activities and routines such as meals, prep and bedtimes.
Ensure house procedures are followed and house rules are enforced.
Pastoral Care
Model kind and positive behaviours in all interactions.
Be a source of support for pupils, listening well and providing appropriate advice when solicited.
Help pupils to develop correct habits and general routines in shared living and working spaces, for time management and for dealing with physical needs.
Help ensure the neat and appropriate appearance of each pupil taking into account school requirements and time of the year.
Help support pupils in the organisation of their personal belongings and space.
Help support pupils to lead a healthy lifestyle with regard to eating habits, physical movement and personal hygiene.
Safeguarding and general code of conduct
Safeguarding, child protection and wellbeing are of paramount importance and all staff must report any concerns or allegations of possible risk of harm to pupils in line with the School's safeguarding policies and procedures.
It is expected that all boarding staff will conduct themselves in a very responsible and professional manner at all times in school, boarding houses and the local community. All staff must ensure that they always enhance the reputation of the school and do not bring the school into disrepute.
Boarding staff should turn up for duties in a timely manner and be available in sufficient time before and after the terms start and end as advised by the HPs to ensure the house is prepared and ready.
All staff must adhere to the Staff Code of Conduct and all other school policies.
Perform any other duties as reasonably requested by the Deputy Principal or the Principal.
Person Specification
Essential
* Fluent spoken and written English
* Good computer skills
* Clean safer recruitment checks
* Undergraduate degree or equivalent vocational training
* Sense of humour
* Clear commitment to implementing whole school/staff policies relating to the safeguarding of children
Desirable
* Current First Aid Training
* Current and clean driver's license
* Experience working with young people
* An interest in music, drama, and the performing arts
Additional Information
Tring Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration form relating to any criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.
Tring Park School aims to create an inclusive culture that encourages and values diversity within its workforce, building on the differences individuals bring, enabling the School's ongoing success.
We seek to embrace diversity drawing on a wide range of views and experiences to provide equality, fairness and respect for all in our employment whilst observing our commitment and responsibility to current legislation.
For information on how we will use your personal information during the recruitment process, please see the Recruitment Privacy Notice on the School website.
TO APPLY: Please visit our website at and click on 'vacancies' where you will find the school's application form to complete.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Graduate
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £17,222.00 per year
Benefits:
* Canteen
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 11/03/2026
Reference ID: BA2026
Expected start date: 03/09/2026