Application Details for the post of Head of Boarding / House Parents
March 2020 General Information:
Edgeborough Preparatory School
Edgeborough School, Frensham, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 3AH
Email: [email protected] Web site www.edgeborough.co.uk Tel 01252 792495
Headmaster: Dan Thornburn
Pupils: c. 340 boys and girls
Edgeborough is a Charitable Trust established for Educational purposes. Reg no: 312051
The Application Procedure Candidates should complete the attached Application Form and return it to:
Gillian Dixon, Headmaster’s PA, Edgeborough, 84 Frensham Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 3AH. or to: [email protected]
The closing date for applications is: Wednesday 18th March at 6:00p.m.
Given the rapidly changing circumstances with the Coronavirus outbreak, interviews will take place as soon as possible at a mutually convenient time before the end of the Spring Term.
On the day of Interview, candidates will be given the opportunity to: Discuss the post with the selection panel. View the Boarding House Tour the school Meet some of the boarding staff Meet some pupils
An introduction to Edgeborough
Edgeborough is an outstanding co-educational Preparatory School with approximately 340 pupils aged between 2 and 13. The School was founded in 1906 as a small, privately owned boarding school for boys and was registered as a charitable trust in 1966. The School became co-educational in 1992. The Pre-Prep and Nursery have been added subsequently.
The School is set in 50 acres of beautiful, rolling Surrey countryside in Frensham. It is extremely well resourced both in terms of buildings and staff. Facilities include a Sports Hall, Theatre, Music, Art, DT and Dance studios, state of the art Science and ICT facilities, Swimming Pool, an outstanding Boarding House and a large Astro-turf.
The pupils are polite and respectful, energetic and confident, while the teachers harness this enthusiasm with creative lessons and a friendly approach. Subject specific experts teach lessons in the Prep School while in the Pre-Prep pupils learn through exciting discoveries, entertaining topics and well-structured lesson plans.
The School boasts an award-winning, in-house catering team. An exemplary Boarding House offers a nurturing home away from home. The Music, Arts and Design Technology departments encourage talent to win regular prizes and the dedicated sports staff have the enthusiasm to motivate each pupil to find a love of exercise and a healthy way of living alongside earning regular regional and national success. Investment in buildings, facilities and staffing provide a first class foundation for an exceptional school.
Edgeborough is non-selective. Pupils enjoy small classes and excellent teaching. There is a very successful Learning Support Department which gives provision to those who need support whilst fine tuning the learning of those who are most able.
The School enjoys a very strong reputation and is well-known for the successful preparation of boys and girls for entry to some of the country’s finest Senior Schools. These include: Bradfield College, Canford, Charterhouse, Churcher’s College, Cranleigh, Eton College, RGS Guildford, Guildford High School, Harrow, Lord Wandsworth College, Marlborough College, Monkton Combe, Priors Field, Radley, St Catherine’s Bramley, St Swithun’s, Wellington College and Winchester College. Overall entrance results are high and a large number of pupils have been successful in gaining scholarships throughout the disciplines.
More than anything else, however, our philosophy here is that happy children will thrive and succeed and our aim, therefore, is to facilitate a warm, nurturing atmosphere where children feel safe and happy.
Why work at Edgeborough?
Edgeborough is one of Surrey’s top Prep Schools and is a fantastic environment in which to work. The staff room is a warm, friendly and vibrant place with everyone pulling together in their quest to keep Edgeborough right at the forefront of Prep School education in the UK.
This is a brilliant opportunity to become a leading member of a dynamic and hard- working team, full of people who are really committed to providing a first-class education for the children here.
There is a very positive buzz about Edgeborough which has resulted in significant growth recently – pupil numbers are up by 15% in two years in spite of the testing educational, economic and political climates. For the right candidate this is a very exciting chance to really help define Edgeborough’s future.
Alongside its fantastic staff, Edgeborough is also very lucky to have an experienced and supportive Board of Governors who help ensure that the School’s obligations as a Charitable Trust are met. Edgeborough is also in excellent financial health, is in an affluent catchment area and owns all of the buildings and grounds that make up its estate. Indeed this estate is regarded as one of the most beautiful Prep School settings in the country.
In short, the staff and pupils feel very lucky to be part of the Edgeborough community and this vacancy offers the chance for the right person to not only join our fantastic school but also to help shape the way that Edgeborough continues to thrive long into the future. We are not complacent - Edgeborough is a great school but there is plenty more still to do.
Boarding information
Edgeborough runs a flexi-boarding system for up to sixty boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 13. Boarding is arranged over two floors in the main House, ‘Frensham Place.’ There is a spacious private flat for the House Parents. There is additional accommodation in the boarding house for a House Tutor and a Matron.
Key terms Candidates will be offered a competitive salary reflecting the level of responsibility the post holds. Children of members of the staff at the school are able to apply for a means tested fee discount, as long as all other usual entry requirements are fulfilled. Edgeborough is currently part of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme. All staff are strongly encouraged to continue with their professional development at the school.
Job Description
Job Title: Head of Boarding / House Parents Start Date: September 2020. J We are looking for an outstanding team player with warmth, friendliness and tremendous energy.
Responsibilities: Carrying out all duties which may be reasonably required by the Headmaster and Governors. The Head of Boarding/House Parents will have due regard for the School’s ethos, aims and policies.
Line Management: The Head of Boarding/House Parents’ immediate Line Manager is the Headmaster. The successful candidate will be heavily involved in helping drive Edgeborough’s boarding strategy and, as such, is likely to play a key role in the School’s future development. All staff are expected to co-operate with colleagues and to follow guidance from senior staff.
General Outline: The Head of Boarding/House Parents are responsible for the welfare of the boarding community at Edgeborough.
Areas of Responsibility: Communicate with current and prospective parents of Boarders at Edgeborough. Ensure National Minimum Standards for Boarding are met. Maintain Fire Drill records. Run the Boarding Budget. Oversee the quality of accommodation. Undertake boarding duties in the morning and evenings and be on site during boarding evenings. Organise an imaginative and enjoyable Boarding Programme. Run the Boarders’ Rewards and Sanctions system. Work closely with the House Tutor and Matron to provide the best possible service for the House. Hold regular House Meetings with staff and Boarding pupils. Ensure that proper and effective supervision of the boarders is active at all relevant times. Meet with the Head to advise on Boarding matters, including staffing and numbers. Be responsible for the implementation of the School’s Security and Health and Safety policies in the Boarding House.
Residential Staff: There are a number of duties that the residential staff undertake. These include: Keeping a general eye on the Estate. Maintaining the integrity and security of your accommodation on the Estate.
Meetings: The Head of Boarding/House Parent attends weekly staff meetings and SLT meetings as arranged.
Induction, Appraisal & Professional Development: Induction: The Head of Boarding/House Parents will undergo the school’s standard induction procedure which will include Child Protection. They are also expected to take the necessary steps to familiarise themselves with the support departments and personnel. Appraisal: Appraisal will be arranged by the Headmaster. Professional Development: The Head of Boarding/House Parents are expected to seek opportunities for professional development, to attend all pre-term Inset and to be active members of the Boarding Schools’ Association. Note: This Job Description covers the main duties and responsibilities of the job. The appointee may be asked to carry out other activities commensurate with their role from time to time in discussion with the Headmaster.
Date Job Description reviewed: March 2020
Line Manager: the Headmaster
Person Specification
Job Title: Head of Boarding / House Parents Start Date: September 2020.
Details Evidence Experience The successful candidate is likely to be a qualified Application
teacher preferably with some residential Form / experience. Interview First Aid training (this can be gained before taking post). Personal Ability to work as part of a team attributes Great Energy Caring Patience Tolerance Flexibility The ubiquitous ‘Sense of Humour’
Skills and Energy to cope with the morning and evening Application Abilities demands of running the Boarding House. Form /
Organisational skills to arrange day to day changes Interview in the flexi-boarding system. Communication skills – to liaise with colleagues, parents and to engage children. Personal skills to host new and current parents. Ability to coordinate and run a variety of activities for boys and girls of different ages.
Qualifications University Degree or Equivalent. Application and Training The successful candidate will need to be trained in Form / or to train and qualify subsequent to Interview appointment, in all ‘Safer Recruitment’ practices.
Other Factors Police checks / DBS Enhanced
DBS Check
Date Person Specification reviewed: March 2020
Line Manager Name: The Headmaster
Edgeborough School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of pupils. All appointments will be subject regulatory police and full Safer Recruitment Checks.