Director of Boarding

Location

Bath, Somerset | United Kingdom

Job description

Location: Royal High Bath (RHB)
Job Title: Director of Boarding (Teaching)
Required from: September 2024
Contract term: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
The role:
This is an exciting role and it offers the right candidate the fantastic opportunity to lead, develop and champion the boarding provision within the School and the Girls Day School Trust (GDST) as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. We are specialists in girls’ only boarding, with a highly experienced Boarding Team and we offer a warm welcoming community in an environment where girls’ individuality is truly nurtured.
The purpose of this role is:
• To strategically lead Boarding at RHB and promote Boarding within the GDST.
• To manage the boarding provision at RHB, being responsible for the general welfare and personal development of the boarders in accordance with the School policies and regulations provided by the National Minimum Standards for Boarding
• To manage and professionally develop the Boarding Team to ensure continuing high standards and experience within the department
• To be House Mistress of our 11-16 Boarding House
• To teach a proportion of the timetable in any subject
• To be responsible for whole school policies
The successful candidate will be:
• Someone who has extensive experience within Boarding, already managing a Boarding House or Boarding Team
• Someone who can bring innovative strategic thinking and commitment to this role, who has expertise and enthusiasm for girls’ boarding and pastoral care in the 21st century
• You must be able to maintain a high work rate, be good at multi-tasking and have exceptional organisation and time management skills
About the School:
Royal High Bath is a day and boarding school with a reputation for providing a pioneering education for girls. We offer a highly rewarding place to work as part of the national network of GDST schools dedicated to leadership in girls’ education. We have excellent facilities and resources and a warm, friendly and supportive working environment.
Join us to develop your career in a creative and innovative environment with a generous salary and benefits package. Be part of the national network of GDST schools dedicated to leadership in girls’ education.
Benefits:
As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we offer a variety of benefits, such as:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Generous pension schemes
- Free life assurance benefit
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
To apply, please complete an application form online. If you have any questions please contact the HR department via the Main School Reception. Applications must be received by 11 March 2024
Interviews will take place on 14 March 2024
Royal High Bath and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 306983

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