Head of Boarding and Teacher of Humanities

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- Swanbourne

Job Reference Stowe Group/TP/39/210

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Full-Time
- Term Time

Salary will be dependent on experience and there will be an additional allowance related to boarding.

Working Hours:

Full time, term time

Location:

Closing Date:

20/08/2026

Department:

School:

Teaching

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and proactive Head of Boarding and Teacher of Humanities to join our pastoral and teaching team. The Head of Boarding plays a crucial role in the daily lives of our vibrant and busy boarding and day School. The Head of Boarding will act “in loco parentis” for the boarders, providing the best possible experience of a boarding environment, creating a home from home.

This role involves working closely with pupils, parents, and staff to ensure the smooth running of the boarding house. The Head of Boarding will be responsible for welfare and safety, as well as activities for all the boarding pupils in the House during the week and weekends.

You will be expected to teach a reduced timetable, ideally in History, delivering engaging, challenging and inspiring lessons that foster curiosity, confidence and a genuine love of learning. Whilst experience of teaching History would be advantageous, we welcome applications from outstanding teachers with the enthusiasm, aptitude and willingness to develop their expertise in the subject.

This is a residential role and a comfortable flat will be provided within the Boarding House.

To find out more about this unique opportunity we would encourage and welcome you to contact us directly about the role or book in a for a visit.

Swanbourne House School is a co-educational Preparatory school for ages 3 to 13 based in the Buckinghamshire countryside, around 20 mins from Aylesbury and Milton Keynes. Our curriculum provides a broad education with strong academic foundations, allowing pupils with a range of abilities, interests and learning styles to flourish. In January 2021, Swanbourne House School became part of The Stowe Group.

Our Schools are not only outstanding places to learn, they are great places to work too.

Our aim is to provide our colleagues with the support they need so that they can respond enthusiastically to the challenges which being part of a busy school entails.

At Swanbourne House we take a particular pride in our reputation for a broad education and we recognise that this is built very much on the commitment and skills of our colleagues.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are central to The Stowe Group’s vision.

We pride ourselves on our commitment as an organisation to welcome diversity, and we are committed to providing an inclusive environment where anyone with talent can thrive.

To ensure we continue to best serve a diverse community, our ambition is to attract and retain a workforce that is representative of the diversity of our pupil body.
The Stowe Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and an online background check with our third party provider.