Handcross Park School - Head of Boarding

Summary

Required for April 2025 but applications for September 2025 may be considered.

Detail

The Head of Boarding role demands a commitment to the overall pastoral care and wellbeing of our boarding pupils, together with energy and enthusiasm and a willingness to go the extra mile.

The Head of Boarding will be in 'loco parentis' as well as managing the boarding team. Reflecting the importance of the position, the Head of Boarding will be a member of our Senior Management Team. Supported by the Headmaster, Governors and senior staff members, the Head of Boarding will take responsibility for the success of boarding at the school.

The position comes with very comfortable family accommodation, an extremely generous salary and the opportunity for children, if relevant, to attend the school. If candidates have a partner who would like to join the boarding team then we would be excited to discuss this further.

Details of the post are in the Candidate Brief (attached) and application forms are available on the school website www.handcrossparkschool.co.uk or from hr@handxpark.com Tel: 01444 400526.

A letter of application (no more than 2 typed pages) highlighting why you are the ideal candidate for this role and a completed application form should be addressed to the Headmaster, Jonnie Besley, as soon as possible. Letters and application forms should be sent to hr@handxpark.com.

The current Head of Boarding, Mr Marcus Carter, would be happy to talk to any candidate who would like to know more about the post. He can be contacted at the school on 01444 400526 or via email mcarter@handxpark.com

Closing date for applications: Friday 1st November 2024, though we encourage early applications and reserve the right to interview on a rolling basis. Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 7th and Friday 8th November 2024.

Handcross Park School, Handcross, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6HF. Tel: 01444 400526

Handcross Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo appropriate child welfare screening including checks with former employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

The School is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 307038

Documents

• Advertisement for Head of Boarding - Feb 24
• Head of Boarding - Candidate Brief.pdf

Further Information

www.handcrossparkschool.co.uk