Houseparent – Senior Boarding
Starting September 2026
Full Time, Term Time Only (including weekends)
Accommodation included
Competitive salary and benefits
Queen’s College, Taunton, a leading independent school with a thriving boarding community, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Houseparent to join our girls Senior Boarding House team (years 8-13). This is a residential role; the successful candidate will live and work at the heart of our vibrant school community. This position is open to non-teaching and teaching applicants. For non-teaching we expect staff to offer a pupil-facing role within the wider school community.
The Houseparent plays a pivotal role in the welfare, development, and day-to-day life of our boarders. You will create a safe, supportive, and welcoming home-from-home environment where pupils feel valued, respected, and encouraged to flourish.
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience working with young people in a pastoral, educational, or residential setting.Demonstrate warmth, empathy, resilience, and excellent communication skills.
- Be highly organised, with the ability to manage the demands of a busy boarding house.
- Show commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people.
If you are passionate about supporting young people and shaping the boarding experience in a dynamic independent school, we would love to hear from you.
A full job description and application form can be found at https://www.queenscollege.org.uk/vacancies/
Please have a look at the benefits of working at Queen’s linked below:
Benefits of working at Queen’s College
All applicants must complete the Queen’s College application form and completed forms should be emailed to vacancies@queenscollege.org.uk.
For further details about the role please contact Emily Turner, HR Manager ext@queenscollege.org.uk
Deadline for applications: Tuesday 14th November 2025
Interview date: w/c 24th November 2025
Queen’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and with the DBS. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
