Boarding House Assistant

Boarding at Royal Alexandra & Albert School provides a distinct pastoral experience for students aged 7-18. The boarding provision supports the school’s values of ambition, courage, integrity and respect and benefits from a vibrant community of approximately 300 full boarders who participate in a wide range of activities and trips.

Benefits

• Welcoming environment set in 260 acres of parkland
• Convenient location, close to the A23 and M25 with on-site parking
• Excellent on‑site facilities, including free staff lunch and access to the gym and indoor pool
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Pastoral support and wellbeing initiatives
• Opportunities to be involved in trips, activities, and enrichment programmes
• Enhanced admission priority for children of staff
• Social events and a strong sense of community

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of House to meet national minimum standards for boarding houses in accordance with inspection regulations
• Assist with the health and safety of the boarding house
• Liaise with the health centre regarding boarders’ medical requirements and encourage healthy lifestyles
• Be available to assist in the care and supervision of boarders who are unwell
• Support the implementation of a fair and clearly understood sanction system
• Assist in communication with parents/guardians to keep them fully informed about their child’s progress and welfare
• Coordinate laundry for the students within the boarding house
• Offer mentoring and support to students throughout the day in the boarding house

Qualifications

• Ability to provide inspiring and high‑quality pastoral care, supporting the wellbeing and development of all students
• Strong relationship‑building skills with students, staff and families, contributing to a collaborative school community

The Royal Alexandra and Albert School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including an Enhanced DBS check, if successful. Staff must comply with child protection, health and safety regulations, security and confidentiality policies, and report all concerns as appropriate. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and its amendments.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from ethnic minority groups who reflect the diversity of our student community.