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Boarding House Parent
- Organisation: Wychwood School
- Location: Oxfordshire
- Salary info Wychwood has its own pay scale which compares favourably with other independent schools.
- Tenure: Full-time
- Closing Date: Friday 9 January 2026
Due to continued expansion, we are looking for an experienced Boarding Houseparent. The Boarding Houseparent is a critical, live in residential role acting in loco-parentis for all pupils residing in the boarding house.
The primary function is to serve as a central figure for pupil welfare and pastoral care, establishing a safe, stable and highly supportive domestic environment for all pupils, including those on full time, weekly or flexible boarding schedules.
This appointment requires blending pastoral leadership, with operational management. The role requires exceptional resilience, flexibility and continuous availability to foster a boarding culture of respect, responsibility and community, while acting as the key liaison between the school, the pupil and parents.
PLEASE NOTE: Wychwood School breaks for the Christmas Holidays on Thursday 11th December. Applications can still be submitted but a response may not be received until January 2026.
Due to continued expansion, we are looking for an experienced Boarding Houseparent. The Boarding Houseparent is a critical, live in residential role acting in loco-parentis for all pupils residing in the boarding house.
Description
The primary function is to serve as a central figure for pupil welfare and pastoral care, establishing a safe, stable and highly supportive domestic environment for all pupils, including those on full time, weekly or flexible boarding schedules.
This appointment requires blending pastoral leadership, with operational management. The role requires exceptional resilience, flexibility and continuous availability to foster a boarding culture of respect, responsibility and community, while acting as the key liaison between the school, the pupil and parents.
PLEASE NOTE: Wychwood School breaks for the Christmas Holidays on Thursday 11th December. Applications can still be submitted but a response may not be received until January 2026.
