About the Role
Housemistresses hold a uniquely important position of trust and influence in their Houses. They have a significant contribution to the pastoral and academic welfare of the students in their care.
The successful candidate will have the capacity to lead, motivate, support and understand young people in all aspects
of their development, especially their emotional, academic and pastoral needs. You will possess strong inter-personal skills, a can-do attitude, a good sense of humour and will be expected to be an excellent role model for the pupils. You will expect and embody high standards of behaviour, courtesy and care.
Applications from candidates from a teaching or non-teaching background are welcome; we are receptive to hearing about the ways in which a different skill-set could enhance our diversity and outward-facing profile while also meeting the varied requirements of the role specification.
We are seeking to employ a live-in Housemistress for a boarding and day House. The postholder will receive a 2 bed flat free of rent and utilities’ costs, a competitive salary. You will be required to carry out weekends and evenings as required and significant overnight responsibility.
PERSON SPECIFICATION, SKILLS AND QUALITIES
The successful candidate will have:
• Degree or equivalent
• Good verbal and written skills
• BSA qualification or willingness to undertake
• Experience of having undertaken a leadership role.
• Experience of working in a boarding setting.
An ability to:
• Motivate and inspire all students
• Develop own professional skills
• To adopt professional dress codes whilst on duty and a professional manner at all times
• Be self-confident and enthusiastic
• Translate care and concern for children into practical actions that make the students feel safe and
enable them to be successful
• Plan time effectively and to organise oneself well
• Be adaptable and shoe resilience, energy and
perseverance
• Be at ease with, and have interest in, young people
• Have a sense of joy and fun
• Show strong organisational and administra-tive skills
(including ICT) with an ability to work a budget
Personal Qualities:
• Commitment to the ethos of the School, es-pecially its
commitment to internationalism and inclusivity
• Approachability
• Professionalism and integrity
• Ability to cope under pressure and meet deadlines
• Reliability
PAY, BENEFITS AND HOURS
Role: Term Time Only Position – Permanent
Salary: £26,775
Hours: Boarding
Other: Accommodation and meals will be provided.
Inclusive of rates and utilities within our Boarding House
The School also offers:
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Comprehensive induction and on-going opportunities for
Professional Development.
• Use of the School fitness room, tennis courts and
swimming pool.
• Free onsite parking.
• Access to 150 acres of Grade II* designed parkland.
“Pupils are educated to a high standard and
excel in extra-curricular activities fulfilling the
school’s aim to develop each pupil’s potential in
and out of the classroom.”
– ISI Report –
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
9.00AM ON TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2023.
