Job Description

Head of Boarding

 

Salary                        :           Grade 11, point 31 – 34, £41,255 – £44,533 PA

Start Date                 :           1st September 2025

Contract                    :           40 hours per week, 42 weeks per year

Term                          :           Permanent

Reporting to                        :           Director of Boarding (Deputy Headteacher)

Accommodation    :          As this is a residential role there is a two-bedroomed flat with this post

We have an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified and enthusiastic Head of Boarding to lead our vibrant boarding department. The successful candidate will have a clear strategic vision for boarding, and will have proven experience in the education and boarding sector.

The Head of Boarding reports directly to the Director of Boarding. There is an experienced team, including Deputy Head of Boarding, Duty Staff, Assistant Houseparents, Medical, Site and Admin staff.

Why work with us

Burford is an oversubscribed school situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty.  This is an excellent school, with a superb environment for learning and a priority given to teacher development.  Our aim is to recruit colleagues who will be stimulated by the prospect of working hard to share in our success.

Additional Staff Benefits

  • Supportive continuous professional development and growth opportunities
  • Health and wellbeing support including access to an Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations and a subsidised Healthcare Plan
  • Local Government pension scheme membership
  • The school is located within a short walk of a picturesque Cotswold town

As we are a heavily oversubscribed school, children of staff have priority for admission to Burford School.⃰

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed so you can see for yourself what makes Burford School such a special place to work – please contact Sarah Evans, HR Manager, to arrange this.

The successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered the post.

TO APPLY:

If you are applying from outside the UK please get in touch prior to completing an application.

Or

  • Contact Sarah Evans, HR Manager, at the following email address: evans@burford.oxon.sch.uk or telephone the number above.

Burford School is committed to safeguarding children and young people.  All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

As part of the vetting procedures, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. This isn’t part of the shortlisting process, and there will be a chance to address any issues of concern at interview.

Closing date:            Friday 28 March 2025 (10.00am)

We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date, therefore early application is advised.

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