Company: Shorefields

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Job Description:

Assistant Head of Boarding

Key responsibilities

to deputise for the Head of Boarding (HoB), leading the House team as required, supporting outstanding pastoral care, maintaining high standards and ensuring the House meets the National Minimum Standards for Boarding (NMS)
to contribute to a strong House identity, supporting the promotion, recruitment and retention of boarders, and to represent the House at key events, including engagement with parents
to uphold and promote the Catholic ethos of the School, contributing to its spiritual life through regular involvement in Mass and liturgies, and supporting prayer, reflection and the faith development of boarders, including preparation for Sacraments
to foster a positive, inclusive and respectful House community, promoting high standards of behaviour, supporting the integration of new boarders, and contributing to a varied programme of social, evening and weekend activities
to monitor and support boarders’ academic progress, guide subject choices and aspirations, promote independent learning and intellectual curiosity, and support interview preparation and confidence-building
to promote the holistic development and wellbeing of boarders, encouraging participation across a range of activities, supporting healthy lifestyles and personal responsibility, and developing leadership and independence
to support and help deliver a broad co-curricular programme, encouraging participation and contributing to evening and weekend activities
to safeguard and promote the welfare of boarders, maintaining vigilance at all times, undertaking supervision duties, acting in loco parentis when required, and supporting health and wellbeing
to maintain effective communication with parents and colleagues, ensure accurate record-keeping, contribute to House communications, and support administrative tasks including travel arrangements

Person Specification

to have a clear understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic independent boarding and day School
to demonstrate the ability to contribute to spiritual, moral and faith development
to support and uphold the School’s Mission & Ethos
to have a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
to hold a university degree
to have (where applicable) a successful track record of teaching up to A Level
to have knowledge or experience of boarding school environments
to have experience of working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds
to have excellent communication, organisational, IT and management skills
to be able to contribute to co-curricular activities
to demonstrate a genuine professional interest in boarding and pastoral care
to have sound judgement, initiative and common sense
to have the ability to relate effectively to students and demonstrate empathy
to have the ability to create a nurturing and inclusive environment
to be a practising Catholic
to hold Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA) qualification(s)
to hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), where applicable
to have experience as a Boarding Tutor or Boarding Assistant

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Posted: April 26th, 2026