Deputy Head of Boarding House and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5QB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 81cc6bb9-b4fc-4406-a73d-284ff2257e47 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience of working with young people and children in a residential setting
Being an effective communicaton
Good organisational skills
Delegation and motivational skills
Computer literate and willing to learn new computer systems
Full driving licence (Insurance to use passenger carrying vehicle for business purposes)
First Aid trained (or a willingness to become First Aid trained)
Minibus licence (or a willingness to undertake a minibus assessment)
Commitment to safeguarding the physical, emotional and mental wellbeing of young people and children
An understanding of the importance of developing appropriate working relationships with young people and children
An understanding of the importance of the separation of boarding and school life
What the school offers its staff
• A strong commitment to your professional development and career management – excellent CPD opportunities including bespoke individual and team-based training programmes at all levels
• Supportive environment in which your enthusiasm will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded
• A positive and stimulating school environment which values the contribution of all staff
Commitment to safeguarding
Keswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and appropriate pre-employment checks, including on-line and social media checks.
Experience of working with young people and children in a residential setting
Being an effective communicaton
Good organisational skills
Delegation and motivational skills
Computer literate and willing to learn new computer systems
Full driving licence (Insurance to use passenger carrying vehicle for business purposes)
First Aid trained (or a willingness to become First Aid trained)
Minibus licence (or a willingness to undertake a minibus assessment)
Commitment to safeguarding the physical, emotional and mental wellbeing of young people and children
An understanding of the importance of developing appropriate working relationships with young people and children
An understanding of the importance of the separation of boarding and school life
What the school offers its staff
• A strong commitment to your professional development and career management – excellent CPD opportunities including bespoke individual and team-based training programmes at all levels
• Supportive environment in which your enthusiasm will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded
• A positive and stimulating school environment which values the contribution of all staff
Commitment to safeguarding
Keswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and appropriate pre-employment checks, including on-line and social media checks.