Post: Boarding House Assistant
Required: March 2026
Salary: NJC Scale 2 points 3 – 4 – currently £24,796 to £25,185 per annum full time equivalent
Hours of work: 2 x weekend shifts 12pm-6pm (Saturday and Sunday)
Working closely with the Head of Boarding, Deputy of Boarding and Houseparent’s, you will be an integral part of Dallam’s boarding staff.
This is a residential post that comes with suitable on site accommodation.
UK driving licence is essential.
Meals will be provided when on duty.
Access to onsite fitness centre, tennis courts and laundry facilities.
The South Westmorland Multi Academy Trust values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. South Westmorland Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will also undertake online searches in accordance with our responsibilities under keeping children safe in education.
Dallam School is committed to supporting its workforce to achieve a greater work:life balance. We offer a range of formal and informal flexible working options through our Flexible Working Policy, which have been taken up by a growing number of staff. We are open to discussing our approach on flexible working options at any stage of the recruitment process or beyond. Please contact our HR Officer for further details.
An enhanced check with the disclosure and barring service will be undertaken for this post.
If you feel that you have the right experience, skills and enthusiasm please visit the school website www.dallamschool.co.uk or contact: s.morgan@dallamschool.co.uk (015395 65168) for further information.
Closing date for applications: Monday 9th February 2026 at 12pm
Interviews: week commencing 16th February 2026
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