Boarding Houseparent (Fortfield House)

The Dean Close Foundation are looking to appoint an outstanding and dedicated Boarding Houseparent to lead Fortfield House, our vibrant girls' boarding house for pupils aged 11-13 at Dean Close Preparatory School in Cheltenham.

As Houseparent, you will be responsible for creating a caring, structured and welcoming home-from-home environment for our boarders. Working closely with the Head of Boarding, you will oversee the pastoral, academic, spiritual and co-curricular development of the girls in your care, ensuring that every pupil feels safe, valued and supported.

The successful candidate would be passionate about boarding education and committed to delivery outstanding pastoral care for our Prep school. Previous experience working within a UK prep boarding environment is essential for this role and the candidate will possess a strong understanding of boarding regulations and best practice.

As part of the Dean Close Foundation, you would be joining an organisation driven by Christian values, that encourages all members of our community to live out our Foundation values of Love, Courage, and Contribution, enabling everyone to flourish. We seek colleagues who demonstrate compassion, collaboration, creativity, communication, and critical thinking in their daily work.

Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We encourage any applicants with the correct competencies to apply and if reasonable adjustments are needed to apply or undertake the role, please let us know.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Internal applicants

Please contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application.