Job Overview
The Role
The Housemaster/mistress (HSM) has a vital role in leading the pastoral care, academic development and extension opportunities of the students in their care.
The Housemaster/mistress (HSM) will report to the Executive Principal via the Assistant Principal (Pastoral) and will lead a team comprising the Assistant Housemaster/mistress (AHSM) and Resident Tutors (RTs), to whom they are the line manager, and Tutors (from a range of departments), The team will grow considerably as student numbers increase.
The aim of the post is to lead, safeguard and promote the safety, good discipline, wellbeing and development of all students in the House.
Duties and responsibilities listed below are in addition to teaching duties as defined in the job description for Member of Faculty. The weekly teaching expectation is up to 16 periods minutes) in a relevant academic discipline.
Person Specification
The role of HSM is an important and senior position in the School and the successful candidate should:
- have pastoral leadership experience in school, or demonstrate clear leadership potential
- present an imaginative vision for their House in a high achieving, dynamic and progressive school
- demonstrate a positive and authoritative rapport with all students in the House
- have a warm and engaging manner, and a positive outlook
- have highly effective communication skills for dealing with students, parents and staff
- be organised, energetic and self-directed
- have excellent academic qualifications and subject knowledge
- be an experienced teacher capable of delivering dynamic and effective lessons
- be committed to boarding school life and willing to engage in a range of extra-curricular activities