Teaching and living at an independent school

[Russiangerman]

(Duplicates thread in Education)
OK, so DH seriously looking at changing careers to go into teaching. Has PhD and approx 15 years of work experience. Have been unable to see way into teaching (not so much doing PGCE but mostly how to live afterwards) without first getting made redundant due to massive drop in salary. Salaried School Direct places are almost non-existent in his subject. Friend who works in a senior, mostly non teaching role, at a very well known indy school has suggested he apply for a post they are about to advertise in DH's subject area.

This is not really the kind of environment DH has envisaged. It is single sex and therefore would not educate our DC. All staff live on site with accommodation provided. One imagines he probably wouldn't be in with much of a chance anyway but does anyone have experience of living somewhere like this? Or any more general thoughts.

Oh yes, I live on site at a boarding school. Is great - sociable community and no commute to work. Most schools like this are a lovely environment to live in - gorgeous buildings and lots of playing fields. I sometimes get an essay posted through my cat flap though

Do it, it's great. But be prepared to sell your term time soul