Housemistress/Master

Springwell Alternative Academy; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Hatfield is seeking a Housemistress/Master for Trew House to oversee Y11-Y13 Flexi boarders. This permanent role involves residential duties and provides a supportive environment to enhance students' pastoral and academic wellbeing. Candidates should possess experience in pastoral care, with opportunities for professional advancement and generous benefits including accommodation and meals during term time.

Benefits

Free meals during term time

Paid school holidays

Generous pension scheme

Use of school facilities

Year-round accommodation

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral care with or without QTS status.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
• Ability to support the academic wellbeing of students.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the wellbeing of Y11-Y13 Flexi boarders in Trew House.
• Provide support and guidance for students.
• Live in the Boarding House and fulfill residential duties.

Skills

Pastoral care experience

Leadership

Child safeguarding knowledge

Job description

HOUSEMISTRESS/MASTER (RESIDENTIAL) TREW HOUSE

Permanent role with up to 0.5FTE of subject teaching (applicable to teachers)

Accommodation provided is a 1 bedroom flat linked to a boarding house

Housemistresses/masters at Queenswood play a vital role in the pastoral and academic wellbeing of the students. The Housemistress/master of Trew House is responsible for up to 50 Y11‑Y13 Flexi boarders.

This post would suit an experienced practitioner in pastoral care with/without QTS status, or someone looking for career advancement.

This is a residential post and the job holder is required to live in the Boarding House. Our benefits include free meals during term time, paid school holidays, a generous and flexible pension scheme, ample parking, and use of school facilities and year round free accommodation in the Boarding House, with all associated expenses. Involvement in the wider life of the school is expected.

Queenswood is GSA, BSA Boarding and Day School for approximately 430 girls aged 11-18, set in beautiful Hertfordshire countryside close to London. Teaching at Queenswood you will have motivated students, an idyllic setting and plenty of opportunity for initiative and career progression.

To apply for this role please submit an application form accordingly and please note that CVs alone will not be accepted.

Queenswood is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and all applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This role carries a high level of safeguarding responsibilities. Full safeguarding checks will be carried out on the successful applicant. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.