Head of Boarding
| Posting date: | 05 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | SCp 37-41 £48,226-£52,667 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 June 2026 |
| Location: | Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0DF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1558411 |
Summary
Head of Boarding
Sexey’s School, Cole Rd, Bruton BA10 0DF
SCp 37-41 £48,226-£52,667 per annumFull-time, Permanent, All year round
Required from September 2026
Onsite Accommodation Provided
Lead. Inspire. Shape Lives Beyond the Classroom.
Sexey’s School is seeking an inspiring Head of Boarding to lead our thriving state boarding provision at the heart of school life.
Boarding at Sexey’s is central to who we are - providing a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where students develop independence, character and a strong sense of belonging. Rooted in our Christian ethos, we promote values of compassion, dignity and service, supporting the spiritual, moral and personal development of every student while welcoming those of all backgrounds and beliefs.
The Role
You will lead all aspects of boarding, ensuring exceptional safeguarding, pastoral care and student experience, while driving continuous improvement.
As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will:
Lead and develop a dedicated boarding team
Create a culture of belonging, respect and high aspiration
Promote student’s personal and spiritual development
Ensure compliance with national standards
Contribute to whole-school improvement
Report to and engage with the Trust Board
The Person
We are looking for a leader who:
Has experience in boarding or pastoral leadership
Is deeply committed to student wellbeing and safeguarding
Can inspire staff and students alike
Values and can support an inclusive spiritual ethos
Shares our values of Aspiration, Respect, Equity and Community
Believes in the power of boarding to change lives
Why Join Us?
A distinctive and ambitious state boarding school
A strong culture of inclusion and belonging
Part of a supportive and forward-thinking Trust
Leadership accommodation providedVisits to the school and Trust are welcomed and encouraged.
Closing date: 9am 24 June 2026Interview Date: TBC
Early applications are strongly encouraged and we reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate before the above dates.
The Quantock Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
The advertised post is subject to a teaching and learning observation interview, an enhanced DBS check References, Right to Work in the UK, online searches and other pre-employment checks.
Sexey’s School, Cole Rd, Bruton BA10 0DF
SCp 37-41 £48,226-£52,667 per annumFull-time, Permanent, All year round
Required from September 2026
Onsite Accommodation Provided
Lead. Inspire. Shape Lives Beyond the Classroom.
Sexey’s School is seeking an inspiring Head of Boarding to lead our thriving state boarding provision at the heart of school life.
Boarding at Sexey’s is central to who we are - providing a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where students develop independence, character and a strong sense of belonging. Rooted in our Christian ethos, we promote values of compassion, dignity and service, supporting the spiritual, moral and personal development of every student while welcoming those of all backgrounds and beliefs.
The Role
You will lead all aspects of boarding, ensuring exceptional safeguarding, pastoral care and student experience, while driving continuous improvement.
As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will:
Lead and develop a dedicated boarding team
Create a culture of belonging, respect and high aspiration
Promote student’s personal and spiritual development
Ensure compliance with national standards
Contribute to whole-school improvement
Report to and engage with the Trust Board
The Person
We are looking for a leader who:
Has experience in boarding or pastoral leadership
Is deeply committed to student wellbeing and safeguarding
Can inspire staff and students alike
Values and can support an inclusive spiritual ethos
Shares our values of Aspiration, Respect, Equity and Community
Believes in the power of boarding to change lives
Why Join Us?
A distinctive and ambitious state boarding school
A strong culture of inclusion and belonging
Part of a supportive and forward-thinking Trust
Leadership accommodation providedVisits to the school and Trust are welcomed and encouraged.
Closing date: 9am 24 June 2026Interview Date: TBC
Early applications are strongly encouraged and we reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate before the above dates.
The Quantock Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
The advertised post is subject to a teaching and learning observation interview, an enhanced DBS check References, Right to Work in the UK, online searches and other pre-employment checks.