St Mary's School Ascot - Head of Boarding

Berkshire
St Mary's School Ascot
Full-time

Summary

HEAD OF BOARDING Full-time REQUIRED FOR SEPTEMBER 2025 £50,000-£60,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications

Detail

St Mary’s is seeking to appoint a Head of Boarding from September 2025. The Head of Boarding is responsible for the effective management and development of the boarding provision. The role requires day to day operation of the boarding facilities, ensuring a safe, nurturing and welcoming environment for the girls. The Head of Boarding supports the Pastoral Deputy Head in overseeing the full boarding experience within the school.

We are seeking a female (Genuine Occupational Requirement) Head of Boarding who has a genuine interest in young people. The ideal candidate will bring warmth, good sense of humour and sound common sense to the role, along with a resilient and flexible can-do attitude. She will demonstrate initiative, good judgement and an open-minded approach to the varied demands of the boarding provision. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to lead by example. A background in schools or other caring professions is highly desirable. The successful candidate will possess the stamina, sensitivity and leadership skills needed to inspire and effectively manage a diverse team of staff. She will be well organised and proficient in the use of IT such as email, Microsoft Word and Excel.

Please complete the online application form selecting Head of Boarding from the drop-down menu. https://www.st-marys-ascot.co.uk/recruitmentapplicationform/

A short letter of application addressed to the Headmistress; Mrs Danuta Staunton should be included with your application form. Closing date: Wednesday 14 May 2025. Interviews will take place on 19 May and 21 May 2025.

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date or to close the vacancy prior to closing date if deemed appropriate. Interested applicants are advised to submit their application as early as possible to avoid missing your opportunity to apply. Applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK.

St Mary’s School Ascot is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) and social media checks.