Job Description
Start Date: Easter 2025 (or earlier) Salary: Competitive Full time, term time plus All staff receive free lunches and refreshments. This role will close at 09.00am on Wednesday 2nd October 2024. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 8th October 2024. The school is seeking to appoint a Director of Boarding who will be a key member of the senior leadership team. This is a strategic role, requiring a dynamic, forward-thinking leader with strong boarding experience. The Woldingham community is a rich one in which many different backgrounds and cultures are represented and many different languages spoken. This diversity is valued and respected, and we are keen to welcome applications from all applicants that feel that they meet the requirements of the role, regardless of their background and culture. All job applicants will be considered solely on their ability to do the job. Close to London, yet in an outstandingly beautiful rural setting, Woldingham is a happy and successful Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18. With a strong community and caring culture, we are building on a proud heritage that stretches back over 180 years. We’re now driving an exciting future that’s underpinned by fresh ideas, an innovative spirit, and state-of-the-art facilities. If candidates wish to have a conversation with the Head prior to interview please email head@woldinghamschool.co.uk. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to each applicant individually. If you have not heard from us by Tuesday 8th October 2024, you can assume that you have been unsuccessful with your application. Woldingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS report will be required for the successful candidate. Professional development and staff welfare Our professional team of staff is Woldingham’s greatest asset, and we want to ensure that everyone is supported to work in an effective, enjoyable, and fulfilling way. Staff Development is a high priority, with induction and mentoring programmes for Newly Qualified Teachers and new colleagues, plus an annual cycle of Personal Professional Development planning for all colleagues. Staff are welcome to use our range of outstanding facilities including the gym, squash and tennis courts, and the swimming pool. Our Staffroom Committee organises regular social events, and individual members of staff have organised yoga classes and reflexology on site. #J-18808-Ljbffr