Job Description
Head of Boarding
Closing Date: 5th December 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Contract/Hours: Full Time
Start - Summer Term 2026
Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum depending on experience
Location of Role: Rookwood School, Andover
Rookwood School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Head of Boarding to lead and manage our boarding houses. The school has two boarding houses, located approximately a 3-minute walk from the main school site, and provides accommodation for pupils aged 7 to 18. The Head of Boarding will work in conjunction with the SLT on all aspects of the Boarding provision, and will ensure the safety of all boarders through appropriate emotional support, physical and pastoral well-being and moral guidance, and promotion of the school’s aims and ethos. The successful candidate will be expected to adhere to all relevant standards, and contribute to the wider life of the school.
Nestled on a leafy site in Andover, Rookwood School is a happy and thriving learning environment for pupils aged 6 months to 18 years. At the heart of our ethos is strong pastoral care, where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. Our school motto, ‘Sapere Aude,’ translates to ‘dare to know’ or ‘have the courage to understand’, perfectly capturing the essence of our identity. We encourage our pupils to question, explore, and achieve more than they ever thought possible.
We are looking for a head of boarding who:
· Believes in young people
· Is dynamic, innovative and inspirational in everything they do
· Is passionate about pupil support and is keen to improve standards
· Ensures all students succeed and are able to achieve their maximum potential
· can assist in the development of the boarding strategy and to promote boarding
· Is committed to raising standards of attainment and developing the success of all pupils
· Enjoys working as part of a team
· Sets high expectations of themselves and their students
In return we will offer you:
· A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capability and desire to raise student achievement even further
· Enthusiastic students who are willing to learn and are proud of their learning environment
· Opportunities for further professional development
· Employee assistance provision
· Access to reduced educational fees for qualifying children
· A caring and supportive working environment within a vibrant school community
Interested candidates should send an application at the earliest possible time.
Applications are invited to be submitted via our online application portal at https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001013
The full Job Description can be obtained directly from the vacancies section on our school website - www.rookwoodschool.org/vacancies.
For further details please contact recruitment@rookwoodschool.org; or call 01264 325900.
Potential applicant visits are welcomed.
The advert may close prior to the stated date and interviews will take place as soon as a suitable field of candidates is obtained therefore early submission of applications is recommended.
Rookwood School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, right to work in the UK, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment and two satisfactory references.
All positions which involve working with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).