Head of St Aldate's Boarding House
d'Overbroeck's
Oxford
- Expired
- Salary:
- £23,000.00. Meals and board provided
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2019, or earlier if possible
- Apply by:
- 1 October 2018
Job overview
Overview of the Role
Heads of House (previously referred to as Houseparents) are responsible, in a pastoral and practical sense, for all aspects of the running of their House. They are responsible for its smooth and orderly running and for the welfare and well being of the students within it.
In conjunction with colleagues in the Boarding Office, Heads of House are also responsible for overseeing the domestic and health & safety arrangements in the House and for ensuring that students are supervised effectively and appropriately and that the House rules are observed by everyone in the House.
While this role is primarily based within the boarding house, we are keen for Heads of House to be involved in the wider life of the school. Heads of House are therefore expected to be actively involved in one or more aspects of school life outside the boarding house.
The same ethos and approach prevail in the boarding context as do in all other aspects of life at d’Overbroeck’s. Our boarding environment is marked with the same relative informality, boundaries that are clear but not overbearing, and an atmosphere which is homely, welcoming, flexible and supportive. Heads of House clearly have a critical part to play in creating and maintaining such an atmosphere in the boarding houses. They are, therefore, an integral part of the school’s pastoral team.
Heads of house (and other house staff) report to the Head of Residential Boarding.
The House
The St Aldate’s boarding house is located in the heart of Oxford, close to the world famous Christ Church college.
We have rooms for 50 students, with each having a single room with en-suite facilities. Students have access to sports fields, art and cookery facilities at the weekend and there is lots of outdoor space for us to organise activities and games. Residential accommodation will be provided. Further details will be provided in the interview process.
For full details of the post, and the application process, please refer to the attached Candidate brief.
All application forms, with an accompanying cover letter and full CV should be e-mailed to HR@doverbroecks.com and a signed copy sent to:
Helena Barron
d'Overbroeck's
333 Banbury Road
Oxford
OX2 7PL
Attached documents
About d'Overbroeck's
THE SCHOOL
d’Overbroeck’s is a co-educational independent day and boarding school in Oxford for students aged 11 – 18. The school roll currently stands at around 750, and this is set to grow in the coming years.
Founded in 1977, initially as a Sixth Form, d’Overbroeck’s has maintained its founding values throughout its growth.
We believe in outstanding teaching and laughter. We celebrate the individual and foster a culture that promotes collaboration and originality. We pride ourselves on our unique blend of social informality and academic rigour.
d’Overbroeck’s consists of three sections:
Years 7-11 – 200 students; currently all day students although open to boarders from next year. Based at Leckford Place, OX2 6HX.
Sixth Form – 440 students; a mixture of day and boarding. Domestic and international. Based at a purpose-built site at 333 Banbury Road.
The International School – around 125 international students who are all boarders, across years 9-11.
All in all, this is a busy and happy educational environment in which staff and students enjoy positive relationships based on mutual respect and a shared sense of purpose. As our most recent ISI inspection report puts it:
‘A defining characteristic of d’Overbroeck’s is its close-knit, informal atmosphere within which students grow in confidence, self-esteem, respect for themselves and for others. Students are very supportive of each other and behaviour throughout is excellent, exemplified in considerate, warm relationships.
In its key findings, our most recent inspection report (2021) found that our students are highly motivated with extremely positive attitudes to learning. They were described as successful collaborative learners who are naturally inclusive. They were said to have a remarkably strong sense of self understanding and excellent awareness of how to improve and achieve their goals.
ISI inspection report. October 2021
For more information about the College please visit our website at http://www.doverbroecks.com/
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