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Boarding House Parent
- Organisation: Wychwood School
- Location: Oxfordshire
- Salary info £29,900.00 per annum
- Tenure: Full-time
- Closing Date: Monday 9 November 2026
Wychwood School is seeking a caring and committed Boarding House Parent to provide a safe, supportive and welcoming environment for our boarders. This rewarding residential role focuses on pastoral care, wellbeing and helping pupils thrive.
Job overview
Wychwood School is seeking a warm, dedicated and enthusiastic Boarding House Parent who is passionate about supporting young people and creating a welcoming home-from-home environment. We are looking for someone who will play an active role in the daily life of the boarding community, helping every pupil feel safe, valued and able to thrive.
As a key member of our pastoral team, you will help provide a happy, well-organised and nurturing boarding experience. You will build positive relationships with pupils, support their wellbeing and personal development, and encourage them to participate fully in school life. The successful candidate will be approachable, responsible and calm, with the judgement and empathy needed to care for young people from a range of backgrounds.
Why Wychwood, Why Now?
This is a pivotal moment to join Wychwood. Due to exciting expansion plans, we are growing our community and enhancing our academic facilities. We are looking for a forward-thinking teacher who shares our vision for excellence and wants to be part of a school during a period of significant development.
At Wychwood, you are not just a face in a faculty; you are a key player in a school that is actively shaping its future.
Please see the full job description to find out more about the role, including specific duties and person specifications.
Equal Opportunities
Wychwood is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
We are committed to providing an accessible environment for all candidates. If you need adjustments due to a disability or neurodiversity (such as alternative interview formats or sensory considerations), please let us know.
How to Apply
Please note that as part of our commitment to Safer Recruitment, we cannot accept CVs in isolation. To be considered for this role, all candidates must complete the official application form attached to this advert.
This process ensures we maintain the highest standards of safeguarding and consistent fair-selection criteria for all applicants.
Please be aware that Wychwood School reserves the right to interview on receipt of applications and appoint prior to the published closing date. Therefore, early application is recommended.
Wychwood School is seeking a caring and committed Boarding House Parent to provide a safe, supportive and welcoming environment for our boarders. This rewarding residential role focuses on pastoral care, wellbeing and helping pupils thrive.
Description
Job overview
Wychwood School is seeking a warm, dedicated and enthusiastic Boarding House Parent who is passionate about supporting young people and creating a welcoming home-from-home environment. We are looking for someone who will play an active role in the daily life of the boarding community, helping every pupil feel safe, valued and able to thrive.
As a key member of our pastoral team, you will help provide a happy, well-organised and nurturing boarding experience. You will build positive relationships with pupils, support their wellbeing and personal development, and encourage them to participate fully in school life. The successful candidate will be approachable, responsible and calm, with the judgement and empathy needed to care for young people from a range of backgrounds.
Why Wychwood, Why Now?
This is a pivotal moment to join Wychwood. Due to exciting expansion plans, we are growing our community and enhancing our academic facilities. We are looking for a forward-thinking teacher who shares our vision for excellence and wants to be part of a school during a period of significant development.
At Wychwood, you are not just a face in a faculty; you are a key player in a school that is actively shaping its future.
Please see the full job description to find out more about the role, including specific duties and person specifications.
Equal Opportunities
Wychwood is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
We are committed to providing an accessible environment for all candidates. If you need adjustments due to a disability or neurodiversity (such as alternative interview formats or sensory considerations), please let us know.
How to Apply
Please note that as part of our commitment to Safer Recruitment, we cannot accept CVs in isolation. To be considered for this role, all candidates must complete the official application form attached to this advert.
This process ensures we maintain the highest standards of safeguarding and consistent fair-selection criteria for all applicants.
Please be aware that Wychwood School reserves the right to interview on receipt of applications and appoint prior to the published closing date. Therefore, early application is recommended.
