Boarding Houseparent

Myddelton College is a leading co-educational, day and boarding school with pupils aged 4-18. We are situated in the historic town of Denbigh in North Wales. The school has 37 acres of pitches, parkland and play areas and beautiful views across to the Clwydian hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty.

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic individual to lead and manage our boarding house of international pupils in Year Groups 11-13. You will be responsible to our Head of Boarding ; accommodation and term-time meals will be provided. You will have at least two years' experience as a live-in part of a boarding team and be willing to work weekends on a rota basis. The position is paid on the Myddelton College pay scale and depends on qualifications and experience.

You will have the opportunity to join in fully with the life of the school and your covering letter should state how you would intend to do this. Alongside high academic expectations we have an excellent Learning Through The Outdoors programme, an active music department, a CCF unit and we run all levels of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. We run a full programme of extra-curriculum activities and sports teams. We would also be interested to hear from candidates with EAL, ALN or Teaching Assistant qualifications. Primarily though we are looking for a hard-working individual who is organised, enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the needs of our wonderful group of international high-achieving boarders. 

At Myddelton College, we are passionate about the professional development of our staff and pride ourselves in delivering high quality CPD on a regular basis.

For more information about the school please visit: www.myddeltoncollege.com

The 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 police. The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

To apply, please complete the online TES Application Form. Applications should be addressed to Mr Tom Eddy, Head of Boarding.

Myddelton College is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Closing Date: Friday 4th October 2024 at 12 noon

Interviews will take place on Thursday 17th October

We reserve the right to call for interview and to appoint before the deadline.