Head of Boarding - Wellington College International Lagos

Position Overview

The Head of Boarding will lead all aspects of provision in the boarding house, including overseeing pupils and the adults delivering the provision. The boarding house is to provide an extension to the educational experience of the school and retain an equivalent philosophy and ethos. The Head of Boarding supports each individual pupil’s growth and development. The Head of Boarding must demonstrate an understanding of the wider curriculum and administration needs of the school, and achieve high standards by responding professionally, sensitively and caringly to the needs of the pupils.

The position is residential, and the post holder will be required to live in accommodation as specified by the Master during term and contribute to all duties while pupils are living in school. In periods of absence from the House during term time, the postholder will arrange cover and all such absences should be pre-approved by the Master.

1. Overall expectations

•To be resident within the House at all times during term time

•To get to know each of the boarders as individuals

•To manage the relevant boarding staff

•Ensure excellent academic and pastoral care for the boarders

•To promote excellent working relationships with parents and guardians and to respond promptly to their concerns

•To draw up a strategic development plan for the Boarding programme as required by the Master and to be responsible for its implementati