Boarding House Manager (Upper Sixth)

Summary

Wycombe Abbey seeks a dedicated and organised Boarding House Manager (Upper Sixth) to play a central role in the pastoral care and day‑to‑day running of Clarence House, our Upper Sixth boarding environment.

Detail

This pivotal role supports pupils during their final year at School, helping to create a well‑structured, supportive and welcoming environment as they prepare for life beyond Wycombe Abbey.

Reports to: Housemistress (Clarence).

Contract: This is a part‑time, permanent contract. The first three months will be a probationary period.

Hours of Work: 8.00am – 4.15pm Monday to Friday and 8.30am – 12.00pm Saturday during term time, plus 10 additional days during School holidays as agreed with the Housemistress (Clarence).

Holiday: Included within School holiday periods, in line with the term‑time nature of the role.

As Boarding House Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting the pastoral and administrative functions of the House. You will manage key aspects of the day‑to‑day running of Clarence, including pupil records, absences, logistics and communication, while also supporting pupils’ wellbeing and liaising with staff, parents and external providers as required. This role is ideal for a highly organised and proactive individual who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment and supporting young people at an important stage in their development.

Wycombe Abbey is a world class full‑boarding school for girls, located on a beautiful site in the centre of High Wycombe. With its distinctive heritage, magnificent 170‑acre campus and impressive resources, the School provides an outstanding education for 650 pupils aged 11–18.

We have been at the forefront of girls’ boarding education for over 125 years. Superb academic outcomes are the School’s hallmark and pupils regularly secure places at the most prestigious universities across the globe. Known for its world‑class education, Wycombe Abbey encourages curiosity, innovation, leadership and delight in learning among its pupils.

The School benefits from easy access to London (24 minutes to Marylebone), the Chiltern Hills and attractive towns such as Marlow, Henley‑on‑Thames and Beaconsfield. Heathrow is also just 20 miles away plus good transport links to other London airports.

Wycombe Abbey has its own salary scale which compares favourably with other independent schools and is well above that of the maintained sector.

Benefits of working at Wycombe Abbey include:

• Enrolment in the School’s generous pension scheme

• Fee school remission at Wycombe Abbey and selected prep schools

• Generous CPD training and development scheme

• Free parking

• Free meals

• Free use of the Sports Centre

• Free eye tests

• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme

How to apply

Please see the job profile document for full information about this role. Applicants should complete the TES application form and submit this with a covering letter addressed to the Headmistress, Mrs J Duncan.

Should you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact the HR Team on 01494 895575 or hr@wycombeabbey.com.

Closing date for applications: 26 May

Interview date: 3 June

We reserve the right to appoint to this position before the closing date, should we receive a high volume of suitable early applications.

Wycombe Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all applicants are required to declare all unspent convictions and conditional cautions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

We are an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 310638.

Wycombe Abbey is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.

Documents

• Boarding House Manager (Upper Sixth) - May 2026 PDF Document