Boarding staff recruitment, retention and development
Friday 23 January, 10:30 - 12:30
- Date: January 23, 2026
- Time: TBC
- Cost: TIOB Member Rate – FOC, BSA Member Rate – £135, Non-member Rate – £270
- Audience: Deputy Heads, Assistant Heads, Heads of boarding, Houseparents, Assistant houseparents.
- Platform: Zoom (online) – seminar
Course Outline:
In many schools, the recruitment and retention of boarding staff have been problematic. In surveys run by BSA and TIOB in 2023, this was a main concern for boarding leaders. Many boarding staff also reported considering leaving the profession or feeling stuck in terms of career progression.
In this interactive seminar, boarding leaders will share practices which have had a positive impact on recruitment and retention in their settings.
Learning outcomes:
- Effective advertising
- Creative recruitment
- Engaging day staff with boarding
- Induction and mentoring
- Training and CPD
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