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King’s College, The British School of Madrid (Soto de Viñuelas) is seeking an experienced and highly responsible Head of Boarding (Residential Director) to lead all residential, pastoral and operational aspects of the Summer Camp programme running from 18 June to 25 July 2026. This senior leadership role carries overall responsibility for student wellbeing, safeguarding, staff supervision and the smooth running of daily residential operations. The Residential Director oversees academic, activities and residential teams, manages complex logistics including accommodation, transport, medication and dietary needs, and acts as the primary point of contact for parents during the programme. The role requires strong leadership, exceptional organisation and the ability to remain calm and decisive in high-pressure situations.
Job Responsibility:
Provide overall leadership of the residential camp and ensure excellent pastoral care for all students
Supervise academic, activities and residential teams, providing clear direction and support
Create and manage staff rotas, timetables and daily operational schedules
Oversee accommodation, dorm allocations, transport, medication, allergies and dietary requirements
Coordinate arrivals, departures and airport transfers
Lead and supervise excursions and off-site activities, ensuring safety and safeguarding standards are met
Manage parent communication, including concerns, incidents and emergency updates
Maintain safeguarding, health and safety compliance and emergency procedures
Lead staff training days and daily staff meetings
Support incident and medical response in collaboration with camp medical staff
Manage petty cash and camp resources responsibly
Ensure staff compliance with school procedures, safeguarding standards and professional conduct
Requirements:
English C2 level
Spanish C1 level
At least 3 years’ experience in residential life within similar programmes
Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in recreation, camps, outdoor education, youth programming or related fields
Previous experience working with high school students as a camp counsellor, tutor or similar role
Proven experience supervising staff and providing dynamic leadership to teams
Strong organisational, administrative and team-management skills
Experience overseeing timetables, staff duties and daily operations
Experience managing parent communication and incident handling
Experience coordinating large groups of children in residential settings
Ability to manage logistics including transport, dorms, medication, allergies and special requirements
Experience leading training days and daily staff meetings
Strong safeguarding awareness and commitment to student welfare
Ability to maintain calm, effective leadership in crisis situations
Experience managing petty cash and camp resources
Ability to lead and supervise excursions, ensuring safety of students and staff
Demonstrated excellence in pastoral care and student support
Nice to have:
Degree in Education, Child Development or related field (preferred)