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Boarding House Parent
- Organisation: Wychwood School
- Location: Oxfordshire
- Tenure: Full-time
- Closing Date: Friday 5 June 2026
Wychwood School is 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.
Wychwood School is 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. You will head our boarding team, working alongside and managing two Assistant Houseparents.
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.
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 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
Wychwood School is 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. You will head our boarding team, working alongside and managing two Assistant Houseparents.
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.
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.
