Boarding House Manager

Millfield School is currently in search of dedicated Boarding House Managers to join our team.

As a Boarding House Manager, you'll become an integral part of a close-knit staff community focused on ensuring the well-being and comfort of our pupils. Your role will be pivotal in maintaining the smooth and efficient operation of the house while creating a nurturing environment where pupils can thrive.

Key duties will include supervising pupils in the house, general tidying and managing the upkeep of the house, ordering food and distributing snacks, and assisting pupils with day-to-day tasks such as mending uniforms, basic first aid and sorting lost property.

We have a number of positions available, all of which are worked during term time only (32.6 weeks):

• 11am-6pm, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday - Martins (A girls Boarding House in Street) - £9,464.55 per annum (inclusive of holiday pay)
•  12pm-6pm, Saturdays - St Anne’s (A boys Boarding House in Baltonsborough) – £2,318.22 per annum (inclusive of holiday pay)
•  11.30am-6.30pm, Fridays – Etonhurst (A boys boarding house in Street) – £3,219.90 per annum (inclusive of holiday pay)
•  12pm-6.30pm, Saturdays – Kingweston (A boys boarding house in Kingweston) - £2,511.41 per annum (inclusive of holiday pay)

When completing the application form, please indicate in the supporting statement section which hours you are interested in applying for.

About us

Founded in 1935, Millfield’s vision is to be the world leader for the development of children. There are nearly 1,300 students at the senior school (year 9 to U6), with a 3:1 ratio of boarding to day. Although essentially a rural British school, 20 per cent of Millfield students are international and come from more than 70 countries.

Set in over 100 acres of grounds, Millfield’s size brings great opportunity, and the facilities are unmatched in the UK: an Olympic-sized swimming pool, golf courses, indoor centres for tennis, golf and cricket and an equestrian centre; concert hall, recording studio, theatre, art gallery, hi-tech Science block and outstanding teaching facilities; and high-quality boarding accommodation.

Benefits

We strongly believe in employee wellbeing and, as such, there are many benefits available, including:

• Freshly prepared lunches for just £10 per month
• Access to the school's facilities
• Discounts/cashback on high street shops and restaurants through the school’s Employee Assistance Programme

For further information and to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: Noon on 15th May 2024

Please note that applications will be considered on receipt, and as a result the vacancy may close early should an appointment be made. As such we would recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.

Millfield School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We are a community that celebrates diversity, supporting our pupils and employees to be brilliant as individuals.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including, but not limited to, Enhanced DBS clearance. All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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