Housemistress Job
I am working with a thriving day and boarding school, which has remained at the forefront of girls' education for over 160 years, they are seeking a 6th form housemistress to lead their house, providing support and guidance to each pupil. They will promote all aspects of pupil development including those that are beyond academic and extra-curricular (e.g. leadership, consideration for others, courtesy etc.). They will manage the staffing, organisation and resources of the house efficiently, provide for the safety, good discipline and pastoral well-being of all pupils within and promote and develop recruitment to the house. They will have the confidence and experience to work independently but also be a part of the Boarding Team. They will be committed to the whole school community and its development and to the ethos of the house, as well as that of the whole school.
The benefits of this role are numerous and include:
- Meals and accommodation.
- Free onsite parking.
- Use of the school gym and heated swimming pool (at designated times) and access to free fitness classes.
- Pension membership.
The Role:
- Participate in appropriate meetings with colleagues and parents.
- Participate in appraisal arrangements.
- Support major school occasions.
- Attend all relevant Inset days and any relevant external courses recommended by the Deputy Head (Pastoral).
- Be resident within the house at all times during term time (excluding off duty time as agreed) and to supervise pupils in house during evenings and weekends.
- Maintain high standards of prompt arrival for house responsibilities and appropriate professional appearance.
- Ensure that the welfare and well-being of pupils is, at all times, paramount.
- Maintain the discipline and appearance of pupils, and foster a secure and caring atmosphere within the house.
- Be present and support boarders at events e.g. concerts, competitions and sports fixtures. • Ensure that the individual circumstances, needs and strengths of each pupil are identified and known by staff as appropriate, so that individual needs, opportunities, talents and potential are developed and maximised.
- Use every opportunity to cultivate contact and communication with parents, to ensure that they are fully informed about their daughter's progress and welfare; to ensure that family incidents and problems are brought to the attention of those who need to know.
- Implement all necessary documentation in line with ISI and National Minimum Standards for Boarding.
- Participate in the induction of new staff into the house.
- Welcome day girls into the boarding house and integrate them wherever possible in all aspects of boarding life.
*A full job description can be sent over upon request*
You will:
- Have the ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with pupils and young people.
- Be a strong team player.
- Have an excellent eye for detail.
- Be well organised with excellent administrative and record-keeping skills.
- Have excellent research and problem-solving skills.
- A good knowledge of higher education.
- The ability to work independently.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills.
- Have the ability to lead and manage a team.
Hours: This is a full-time role with 48 hours of time off during the week.
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 GPA (depending on experience)
Interviews: ASAP
Start: ASAP
Responsible Consultant: Kelly Bothomley