Head of Boarding and Deputy DSL

Rishworth School is a co-educational UK day and boarding School for students aged 3 to 18. Celebrating our Tri-Centenary in 2024, Rishworth School has occupied magnificent buildings in 140 acres of Yorkshire countryside located in the heart of the Ryburn Valley for the past 300 years. Rishworth School joins traditional values with innovative Teaching and Learning encapsulating our Res Non Verba motto.

We are seeking to appoint a full time term time only Head of Boarding and Deputy DSL for September 2022.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage an enthusiastic team of resident Boarding House Parents who together take on in loco parentis responsibility for our boarding community.

The Boarding community consists of six boarding houses, each with differing themes and offerings. Our boarding provision ranges from age 10 to 19 with a mix of nationalities, gender and age. We regularly host short stay students alongside our long-term boarders to ensure a vibrant and culturally integrated community which blends with our day student offering.

The successful candidate will have experience in Boarding, a comprehensive knowledge of the National Minimum Standards and a vibrant outlook to drive the Boarding community at Rishworth School.

This is a full-time, term time only position of 40 hours per week (36 weeks a year), with the addition of 10 further days within the holiday periods. Evening and weekend shifts change with the vagaries of the timetable each term and are dependent on the number of staff and boarders at any given point. For a comprehensive list of responsibilities please see the Job Description attached.

You would be joining an energetic and friendly staff, dedicated to ensuring all children fulfil their potential. A willingness to participate in the wider life of the School is essential. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes on site living accommodation comprising of a three-bedroom home.

This role can be applied for in conjunction with other internal roles currently advertised:

Please see our website. Staff Vacancies - Rishworth School (rishworth-school.co.uk)

Interested candidates are invited to discuss the position with the Deputy Head prior to application.

The application form and job description are available on the Rishworth School Vacancies page. Early applications are encouraged, the school reserves the right to invite candidates to interview and appoint prior to the closing date stated below.

Applications should be returned to: lnewman@rishworth-school.co.uk.

Curriculum vitae will not be accepted.

The last date for applications is 20 May 2022 at 9am

Interviews to be held week commencing 23 May 2022

Rishworth 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 DBS.

Rishworth School, Rishworth, Halifax, HX6 4QA

Tel: 01422 822 217 Fax: 01422 820 911

www.rishworth-school.co.uk

Email: lnewman@rishworth-school.co.uk

Charity no. 1115562