Resident Non Teaching Head of House

We are:

A lively and purposeful co-educational, comprehensive state boarding school for children aged 7 to 18 years, with approximately 670 flexi-boarders and 430 full boarders.

The school is a popular choice for local families who attend on our flexi boarding package, as well as for full boarders from further afield in the UK and internationally. This is due to a wide range of factors including our facilities, academic pathways and results, pastoral care, the boarding and flexi-boarding ethos and environment, wide range of trips and co-curricular activities and the resultant attitudes of its pupils. 

We offer:

·        Professional, supportive and committed staff team

·        Beautiful estate set in 260 acres of parkland

·        Convenient location, close to the A23 and M25

·        Free on-site parking 

The Head of House is directly responsible for the boarding house's routine operation and for the house's good order and discipline at all times when on duty. S/he shall take an interest in the welfare and progress of all the students in the house and support the house as appropriate in-house activities, house competitions and the like. At our School, the safety and welfare of our students are of utmost importance. Therefore, it is a fundamental requirement for all employees and volunteers to adhere to the relevant legislation and guidance concerning working with and protecting children and young people, such as the National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools. If, during the course of their duties, they become aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, they must report any concern immediately to the School's Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), the Deputy Head (Boarding and Co-curriculum), or one of the Deputy DSL's in the Safeguarding Team. The Head of House role is dynamic and diverse, with a wide range of responsibilities. While the job may involve any or all of the following specifications, it's important to note that this list is not exhaustive. Above all, we expect the Head of House to be a figure who is generous with their time and responsive to the needs of the students. The role often requires initiative and adaptability to handle various incidents and situations that may arise but are not explicitly stated in the job description. A Head of House is provided accommodation for the better performance of their duties by the school in the boarding house itself.

The school reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.

We hope that after considering all the information provided, you will decide to make an application. Please be advised that we may interview as applications come in. Whatever the outcome of your application we thank you for the interest you have shown and wish you well in your future career.