Assistant Head of Boarding/Senior Houseparent

Closing Date: 17 May 2022 Telephone: 01264 325900
Email: recruitment@rookwoodschool.org
Salary: Dependant on experience
Employment Term: Full Time

ASSISTANT HEAD OF BOARDING/SENIOR HOUSEPARENT

Closing Date: Tuesday 17th May 2022

Interview Date: TBC

Job Start Date: September 2022

Contract/Hours: Full-time, hours TBC

Salary: TBC Dependant on Experience

Location of Role: Rookwood School, Andover

Rookwood School is a successful non-selective co-educational independent school located a short walk from the picturesque market town of Andover, Hampshire.  With a new Sixth Form, we are the only independent ‘all-through’ school in the Andover area, educating from the age of 2 to 18.

We are seeking to recruit an Assistant Head of Boarding/Senior Houseparent to join our Boarding team from September 2022. Working as part of the Boarding House staff and supporting the Head of Boarding, you will work across the two Boarding Houses and in the wider school. You must be caring, enthusiastic, with a zest for life and a commitment to work as part of a team.  In return, we offer a fun and enriching environment where there are opportunities to make a real difference to young lives.

 

We are looking for an individual who:

  • Believes in young people
  • Has prior  ‘hands on’ experience of working in a boarding environment
  • Is dynamic, innovative and inspirational
  • Is passionate about boarding and is keen to improve standards
  • Ensures all boarders succeed and are able to achieve their maximum potential
  • Enjoys working as part of a team
  • Sets high expectations of themselves and boarders

 

In return we will offer you:

  • A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capability and desire to raise student achievement even further
  • Enthusiastic students who are willing to learn and are proud of their learning environment
  • Opportunities for further professional development
  • Employee assistance provision
  • Access to reduced educational fees for qualifying children
  • A caring and supportive working environment within a vibrant school community
  • Year round accommodation  which currently is only suitable for a single person.

 

Potential applicant visits are welcomed.  Applications can be found on the School website:  Vacancies – Rookwood School  and should be returned to recruitment@rookwoodschool.org or posted to: HR Department, Rookwood School, Weyhill Road, Andover, SP10 3AL.

The advert may close prior to the stated date and interviews will take place as soon as a suitable field of candidates is obtained therefore early submission of applications is recommended.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.