Job Description
Immersion Group Lead and Assistant Head of Boarding
Full time, permanent
To start – September 2025
Are you passionate about working with young people, creating memorable experiences, and fostering a love for learning? We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Immersion Group Lead and Assistant Head of Boarding to join our team at Shebbear College.
Shebbear College is a small independent day and boarding school of around 300 pupils, for boys and girls aged from 2 – 18. Set in 85-acres of countryside between Dartmoor and Exmoor, it is an idyllic location in which to work. Class sizes are smaller than average throughout the school and we pride ourselves on knowing every pupil as an individual, recognising their potential and helping them to achieve their best, whatever that may be. This is what makes us special and stands us apart from other schools.
This role requires a proactive leader who is adaptable, culturally sensitive, and capable of managing group dynamics in diverse and often challenging settings. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a deep commitment to fostering an enriching and impactful experience for all participants on immersion placements. An ability provide strong administrative support to the Head of Boarding as well as working as part of the boarding team is also a key part of the role.
The role is a residential one and the Immersion Group Lead & Assistant Head of Boarding must live on the school site during term time in order to effectively fulfil the role.
A full job description is available on request.
We would like to hear from you if you feel you have the skill and attributes for this varied and exciting role. Having worked in the education sector is not essential for this role.
You will be involved and supported by the Inspired Learning Group of schools and Nurseries.
BENEFITS OF SERVICE
• Working in a small friendly school in a stunning rural location
• Access to onsite accommodation.
• A competitive salary will be dependent on qualifications, skills and experience
• Longer holidays than the maintained sector
• Free lunch and refreshments during term-time
• Health & Wellbeing Centre on site during term time
• Free use of the college facilities such as gymnasium
APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants must complete the application form on the following link: https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000000864
Please ensure that your referees include your current or most recent employer and we do not accept CVs.
Further details about the School are available at www.shebbearcollege.co.uk/jobs
No agencies please.
Closing Date: 27th June 2025
Early applications are encouraged and Shebbear College reserves the right to close the recruitment process earlier than advertised, should a high volume of suitable applications be received.
PLEASE NOTE: Shebbear College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young adults and expects all staff to share this commitment including regular training attendance.
The successful applicant will be offered the post subject to receipt of satisfactory written references, proof of appropriate qualifications, Health questionnaire, a check of online search engines and websites of publicly available information that does not identify the applicant as potentially unsuitable to work within a school setting, proof of identity, a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, an overseas police check if required and confirmation of the right to work in the UK. Please refer to the Recruitment Selection and Disclosures Policy and Procedure on the school website.