Head of Lower School (Marden)

The Head of Lower School (Marden) oversees the academic and pastoral progress of all pupils, both day girls and boarders. Marden House incorporates day students but is also home to our youngest boarders in Year 7 and 8, a mixture of full, weekly and flexi boarders. The School is organised horizontally in Year groups, with Marden combining our youngest cohorts. The Head of Lower School (Marden) is the senior member of staff (SLT) responsible for the smooth functioning of Marden in all its aspects, while the Marden Housemistress is primarily responsible for the Boarders within the Year group and is supported by an Assistant Housemistress, as well as Residential Tutors on some evenings and weekends. The House Staff always ensure that they get to know day girls and boarders equally well; flexi boarding is a popular initiative in Marden and many day girls chose to board one or two nights a week each term.

The Head of Lower School (Marden) works with the residential team who act “in loco parentis” for all girls in the Year, being responsible for the general well-being, academic progress, and discipline of individuals in their care. They focus on fostering that special sense of community wherein each girl feels that she is valued and is encouraged to take responsibility for herself and to contribute to the good of the whole school community. It is especially important that day girls receive no less attention than boarders during the time they are in school. The Head of Lower School (Marden) also has responsibility for the staff working with them. They should maintain a programme of support, supervision and development for the Housemistress, Tutors and Residential Assistants working as part of the Year team.

Woldingham is a happy and successful Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18 and is firmly established as one of the top girls’ independent schools in the UK, outperforming many schools that are far more selective in their admissions process. Central to this achievement is Woldingham’s academic enrichment and extra-curricular programmes, pastoral support and caring community. Close to London, yet in an outstandingly beautiful rural setting, Woldingham has a strong community and culture building on a proud heritage that stretches back 180 years. We are committed to an exciting future that is underpinned by fresh ideas, an innovative spirit and state-of-the-art facilities.

All staff receive free lunches and refreshments.

Please visit our website to download an application form. Once completed, return it to hr@woldinghamschool.co.uk no later than the closing date.

Closing date: 9:00am, Monday 20 February 2023

First list interviews will take place on Friday 24 February 2023

Second list interviews taking place on Thursday 02 March 2023

Woldingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS report will be required for the successful candidate.

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