Director of Boarding and Pastoral

We are seeking to appoint a highly talented individual to join our dynamic, hardworking, committed, and forward-thinking Leadership Team. The successful applicant will enjoy working collaboratively and will have the passion to contribute to the development of our flourishing School. We have a diverse, enthusiastic, and highly supportive community of teachers and Boarding staff with a commitment to academic excellence while maintaining a first-rate provision of pastoral care. As a member of the Leadership Team, the successful candidate will work closely with the Headmistress, Deputy Headmistress and Heads of School, to help shape, deliver and manage the future direction of Boarding and pastoral care in the School. 

This is a key residential role in the School. The postholder will need the energy, enthusiasm, and the skills necessary to promote and develop Boarding alongside whole school Pastoral provision; to drive up standards and contribute to whole school projects and strategies. The Successful candidate will be expected to teach and have experience of teaching Science or Languages in a secondary school will be an advantage. 

You will need to have experience in Boarding or within a pastoral role. Previous experience in a middle management position is an advantage. However, we will provide full support and training for the right person if this is your first senior management role. The postholder will report to the Deputy Headmistress. 

If you would like to apply for this role, please complete an application using the Apply button below. 

Our Guidance Notes for Applicants can also be found on the portal.

Closing date for applications: 9:00am, Monday 19 June 2023.

Please note that we are unable to accept applications unless they are made on our own application form.

Due to the large number of applications the School receives, please be aware that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to be invited for an interview.

The Foundation reserves the right to interview candidates ahead of the closing date and applications will be considered as they are received. 

The Mill Hill School Foundation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. As part of our Recruitment Checks, the appointed candidate will be subject to a Social Media and Enhanced DBS Check.

The schools apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for all positions at the schools which amount to regulated activity. The role you are applying for meets the legal definition of regulated activity with children.

If you are successful in your application you will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure Application Form. Employment with the schools is conditional upon the schools being satisfied with the result of the Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Any criminal records information that is disclosed to the schools will be handled in accordance with any guidance and/or code of practice published by the DBS. It is an offence for person barred from working with children to apply for this post.

The Mill Hill School Foundation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.