Head of Boarding

Residential

We are looking for an experienced female (GOQ) member of staff who has a genuine interest in, and liking for, young people to take day-to-day responsibility for the running of the boarding areas and for line-managing the residential staff who care for the girls. You will have warmth, a sense of humour and sound common sense. You will be robust, resilient, open-minded and flexible in your approach, be willing to take the initiative, and demonstrate good judgement. You will have excellent inter-personal and communication skills; you will lead by example; and you will have, ideally, a background in schools or other caring professions. You will be a confident manager of staff. 

St Mary’s has its own generous salary scale. 

Details of the school can be found on our school website.

Further details of the post and application forms are available from: Mrs Nicola MacRobbie, St Mary’s School, Ascot SL5 9JF.

A letter of application, completed application forms and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees (including the current or latest employer) should be sent to: Mrs Danuta Staunton, Headmistress, St Mary’s School, Ascot SL5 9JF.  

Closing date: Tuesday 26 November 2019.
Interview date: Wednesday 4 December 2019.

St Mary’s School Ascot 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 Disclosure & Barring Service.