Head of Boarding

ISC group; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Head of Boarding to oversee all aspects of boarding life at the school. The successful candidate will manage Housemistresses and the Medical Centre, ensuring the well-being of students. This role is ideal for a qualified teacher with relevant experience and offers accommodation as part of the benefits package.

Benefits

Generous and flexible pension scheme

Free meals during term time

Use of school grounds and facilities

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with experience in managing a boarding house or role as Housemistress/Housemaster.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of boarding life across the school.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of boarding houses.
• Manage the Medical Centre.

Skills

Management of Housemistresses/masters

Experience in boarding house management

Qualified teacher status

Job description

HEAD OF BOARDING

Required for September 2026

Permanent role with up to 0.5FTE of subject teaching

Accommodation provided is a 3 bedroom house linked to a boarding house

An opportunity has arisen for the post of Head of Boarding to take overall responsibility for all aspects of boarding life across the school. The post holder will report to the Deputy Head Pastoral.

Responsibilities include the management of Housemistresses/masters in relation to day to day running of boarding houses and the management of the Medical Centre.

This role would suit a qualified teacher currently in the role of Housemistress or Housemaster and / or with some experience of managing a boarding house.

Queenswood is GSA, BSA Boarding and Day School for approximately 430 girls aged 11-18, set in beautiful Hertfordshire countryside close to London. Teaching at Queenswood you will have motivated students, an idyllic setting and plenty of opportunity for initiative and career progression.

Our benefits package includes a generous and flexible pension scheme, free meals during term time, ample parking, use of school grounds and facilities.

To apply for this role please submit an application form accordingly and please note that CVs alone will not be accepted.

Queenswood is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and all applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This role carries a high level of safeguarding responsibilities. Full safeguarding checks will be carried out on the successful applicant. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.