Head of Boarding
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Kensington Park School
Earls Court
- New
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- Spring Term 2025
- Apply by:
- 6 January 2025
Job overview
Apply by: 06 January 2025
Salary: Dependent on skills and experience
Job overview
Kensington Park School is a small, independent, co-educational day and boarding school for students aged 11 to 18, situated in the heart of cosmopolitan London with a commitment to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We are seeking to appoint a Head of Boarding House from Spring term 2025.
Key roles and responsibilities
This job description provides a guide to, and general description of the duties and responsibilities of the Head of Boarding. It is not intended to be wholly definitive; therefore, the incumbent shall not be constrained from providing such support as may be properly attributed by the company over time to the role of the Head of Boarding. In this respect, the Head of Boarding (HoB) will be expected to undertake any other related tasks as may reasonably be requested by the.
The boarding house is located in Earls Court, which is a short distance from the Senior School and Sixth Form buildings. It is a niche operation with capacity for up to 30 students. It is a very international environment for both pupils and staff. The accommodation is of an excellent standard and all the rooms are ensuite and with kitchenette.
Aims and Functions
· To act "in loco parentis" for the students and to provide all boarders with the best possible experience of a boarding education by ensuring a challenging and supportive environment: a home - from - home for boarders.
· To take a lead on safety, good discipline and pastoral well-being of all boarders.
· To effectively line-manage a team of House Parents, organising the duty rota for each term and holiday period.
· To keep the Headmaster, Heads of School, and DSL informed on all student welfare concerns.
· To be an active member of the Extended Leadership Team.
· To liaise with the School Nurse to ensure students’ medical needs are well managed.
· To liaise with the Designated Safeguarding Lead and wider safeguarding team.
· To ensure the National Minimum Boarding Standards are exceeded, and report to the Headmaster with recommendations and updates.
Full details can be found on the attached JD.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. An early application is therefore strongly advised.
SAFEGUARDING
Kensington Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as have due regard for the School's Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding (Child Protection) policies when applying for any position at the School.
Attached documents
About Kensington Park School
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Welcome to Kensington Park School.
Split across two sites on either side of Kensington Gardens, Kensington Park School offers boys and girls aged 11 to 18 an exceptionally well-rounded education in the heart of central London.
An academically purposeful school, our central purpose is, above all, to enable potential, and each student is excited, challenged, and inspired to become the best possible version of themselves. Small class sizes, coupled with a broad and balanced curriculum and outstanding pastoral care, not only prepares students for exceptional GCSE and A Level results, but enables them to develop skills they need to succeed in a fast-paced and ever-changing world.
We believe that young people flourish when they feel happy, confident, and challenged. This core belief underpins all that we do in our school, which has a friendly, family atmosphere and focuses on the individual.
At the heart of our success is the strength of partnership that exists between our staff, students, and their families. We believe that every young person should feel a sense of belonging in our school community and enjoy their learning. As a consequence, our students will leave with the skills and resources they need to take the next step in their lives, confident in their strengths and prepared to meet the challenges of the future.
The underlying philosophy of our school aims to prepare our students for their futures in a rapidly changing world by encouraging critical thinking, adaptability, and taking increasing responsibility for one’s own learning and actions whilst striving for personal academic excellence. The ethos of the school is built on mutual respect between staff and students alongside a strong culture of inclusiveness and openness, which also provides freedom for individual ambition and expression.
Our school values are summarised by the KPS REACH Code, which emphasizes Responsibility, Empathy, Ambition, Courage, and Humility.
We are unapologetically ambitious for every young person in our care, and for the school as a whole. This determination to provide a brilliant mix of motivated students and dedicated staff is part of what makes KPS such a vibrant and positive place to study and work.
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