Head of Boarding & Sixth Form Housemistress

Position: Head of Boarding & Sixth Form Housemistress

Location: On site, Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3BA

Hours: This is a full-time permanent position

Start date: 24 August 2026

The closing date for this position will be Monday 23 March (8.00 am)

Interviews will be held on Thursday 26 March

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made; applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

We are looking for a dynamic and highly organised Head of Boarding to lead boarding at Badminton.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the regulatory environment which applies to boarding schools, including safeguarding matters. They will also have an appreciation of the competitive nature of girls’ single-sex boarding in the UK and will be keen to grasp the challenges this presents. The postholder will combine this with the role of Sixth Form Housemistress.

Main responsibilities include:

• To ensure that boarding at Badminton is a vibrant, enriching and safe experience;

• To lead on boarding initiatives;

• Alongside the Deputy Head (Pastoral) ensure the school’s compliance with the regulatory requirements of the National Minimum Standards and contribute to the preparation for inspections; including the NMS Self Evaluation, Evidence File and key boarding policies;

• Ensure that staffing arrangements and procedures within the boarding houses are in line with all regulatory requirements;

To be considered for this position, we are looking for the following:

• Degree or equivalent qualification

• Previous experience or working in boarding and leading a team

• Good knowledge of National Minimum Standards for Boarding

• Ability to motivate individuals and teams to work effectively

• Highly developed interpersonal skills including influencing skills

• Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people

• Highly organised with excellent administrative and record-keeping skills

• Ideally, you will also have Qualified Teacher Status and hold a BSA Boarding qualification

For full details of the essential and desirable criteria, please see the person specification in the candidate brochure.

What We Offer:

• Meals and accommodation

• Onsite parking, use of the school gym and heated swimming pool (at designated times)

• Pension scheme membership (including life cover)

Applicants should be aware that all email communication with HR will be sent via E-teach. We recommend that you check your emails and E-teach account regularly.