Director of Boarding (Live-in)

• Lead a high quality, supportive boarding environment
• Supporting young women through educational, cultural, sporting and social development opportunities
• Christchurch based
• Salary + benefits, including onsite accommodation (3 bedroom house)

About The Role: 

The role of the Director of Boarding is to lead the boarding house, ensuring that provision at Acland House is world-class. This includes overseeing quality and standards of pastoral care across Acland House to remain consistently high and that ākonga absolutely see Acland House as ‘home away from home’.

The Director of Boarding is responsible for the care, leadership, administration, and development of the boarding community, the integration of the boarding community as an essential part of the school community, and the promotion of the school and boarding house to the broader community.

The role is varied and dynamic with responsibility for leading a highly engaged team, maintaining an active involvement with ākonga and their welfare and managing communication, functions and events for parents, whānau and the community.  Operational (day to day) management, including some employment, finance, property, health and safety and compliance responsibilities are key to managing a sustainable boarding function, reporting to the Principal and the Board of Christchurch Girls’ High School | Te Kura o Hine Waiora.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Demonstrated exemplary leadership skills and experience in collaborative leadership, supporting team development
• Exceptional interpersonal, relationship and communication skills, with the ability to develop excellent rapport with students, whānau and staff
• A track record of success in delivering effective pastoral care to ākonga in Years 9-13, with a clear understanding of the physical and mental wellbeing of boarding students
• Ability to effectively monitor the academic work and progress of boarding students, and to arrange for appropriate interventions when required
• Ability to oversee and ensure boarder participation in the school’s co-curricular program and community activities
• Excellent problem-solving skills to liaise with staff, students, parents/caregivers and whānau, along with sound judgement and effective decision-making, to meet the needs of boarders and the boarding community
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management, to effectively liaise with school staff, Counsellors, SLT and others involved in the care and welfare of boarders
• Business and financial acumen, backed up with skills in planning, prioritising and administration
• Self-driven, able to work independently, with initiative and a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Ability to understand and demonstrate a commitment to equity and diversity
• Passionate about boarding, community life and ensuring a quality boarding experience for ākonga, parents/caregivers and whānau.

Christchurch Girls’ High School | Te Kura o Hine Waiora, will welcome you to a vibrant, positive and caring community where we celebrate our culture, value diversity, promote inclusivity and create a sense of belonging.

How to Apply: 

Candidates can view the Candidate Briefing document and apply, in strict confidence, online at www.sheffield.co.nz

To apply by email, please attach your cover letter and CV and send to cvchc@sheffield.co.nz quoting 8958aa.  Applications close on 5 May 2025.  Emails will be electronically acknowledged, and further correspondence may be via email. 

For more information, please contact Andrea Bankier on +64 (0) 274 478 102.