Head of Boarding - Chester, United Kingdom - The Hammond

The Hammond

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Chester, United Kingdom

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The Hammond

Cheshire West and Chester
- £32,000 - £35,000 per year

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Salary:

- £32,000 - £35,000 per year

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
15 December 2023

Job overview:

JOB PURPOSE

As Head of Boarding you will be a presence in boarding leading the supervision and guidance of staff for the safety and welfare of all boarding students.

You will be in overall charge of Boarding and to manage efficiently the staffing, organisation and resources of the Boarding department, across both our boarding houses, providing for the safety, good discipline and pastoral well-being of all boarding pupils conducive to learning and growth.

Main Areas of Responsibility

To rigorously ensure the school complies with regulations outlined in the National Minimum Standards, Independent Schools Regulations, and other relevant legislation.
To advise the Principal on all matters relating to boarding.
To create a 'home away from home' experience for all boarders.
To get to know each of the boarders as individuals.
To manage the relevant staff, ensuring excellent academic and pastoral care for the boarders.
To promote excellent working relationships with parents and guardians and to respond to their concerns.
To be on call to support any situation that may arise within the boarding houses, at any time.

Hours:

40 hours a week (working hours may vary depending on situations, and the post holder will be expected to attend school events outside of these hours).

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The Hammond:

- _ The Hammond_
- _ Hoole Bank, Mannings Lane, Chester_
- _ Cheshire_
- _ CH2 4ES_
- _ United Kingdom_
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The Hammond School is a school with a difference.

It gives young people with a variety of talents and interests a chance to develop a freedom of expression, self discipline and a life-long love of learning.

Our teachers and support staff form a dedicated, energetic and caring team, who work to encourage the individual child's learning style, and make their time at school an enjoyable experience.

At The Hammond School, we aim to help all our pupils achieve their goals. _We want them to reach their full academic potential whilst encouraging their creativity through Dance, Drama or Music.

The rich cultural tradition at The Hammond supports the dynamic, academic and creative mix of the school, and all pupils benefit from the interests and talents of their peers.

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