Kamuzu Academy
HEAD OF BOARDING
REQUIRED FOR MAY 2025
Kamuzu Academy is a selective, co-educational boarding school for students aged 11 to 18 years.
The school consistently matches or exceeds local and international averages at IGCSE and GCE A levels. Kamuzu Academy is one of the few schools in the world that continue to offer classical languages such as Greek and Latin besides English, French
and Chinese. The Academy occupies a large, purpose-built campus, with outstanding academic, recreational and sporting facilities in a stunning environment about 2 hours north of Malawi’s capital city Lilongwe. Our parents value learning and the students are eager to learn.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Head of Boarding to lead
and manage our boarding provision. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of pastoral care, safeguarding, and wellbeing for our
boarding students. They will be responsible for maintaining a positive, inclusive, and structured boarding environment, ensuring compliance with all relevant safeguarding
regulations and national boarding standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and daily oversight of the boarding provision, fostering a safe, welcoming, and disciplined environment.
- Oversee the pastoral care, safeguarding, and wellbeing of all boarders, ensuring
their personal, social, and academic development. - Ensure full compliance with National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools and all relevant safeguarding legislation.
- Lead, mentor, and manage the boarding team, ensuring high standards of professional practice and student care.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures related to boarding life, ensuring
best practice and a consistent approach. - Build strong relationships with students, parents, guardians, and Academy staff,
acting as the primary point of contact for boarding matters. - Promote a culture of inclusivity, respect, and personal responsibility within the
boarding community. - Organise and oversee enrichment activities, fostering a sense of community and
engagement among boarders. - Manage boarding facilities, ensuring they meet health, safety, and wellbeing
standards.
Person Specification Essential:
- A strong background in pastoral care, safeguarding, and student wellbeing within a boarding school environment.
- A thorough understanding of the National Minimum Standards for Boarding
Schools, safeguarding regulations, and boarding best practices. - Experience managing a team and fostering a supportive, student-centred environment.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with students, parents, and staff.
- A commitment to upholding and promoting the values and ethos of the school.
- A flexible, proactive, and compassionate approach to working with young people.
Desirable:
- Previous experience as a Head of Boarding or senior pastoral leadership role in a boarding school.
- A recognised safeguarding qualification or pastoral care certification.
- A degree in education, psychology, or a related field.
The Academy offers:
- 2- or 3-year contracts
- Competitive salary and end of contract gratuity
- Free accommodation on campus
- Free primary and secondary school places for children of teachers
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Further information about the Academy can be found at Information about KA or on the website: https://kamuzuacademy.com and the Application Form is available to
download from Kamuzu Academy Application Form.
Method Of Application
Please submit your application
form via email, together with your CV to: [email protected]
Closing date: 20th April 2025