Sixth Form Housemistress

Sixth Form Housemistress (Teaching/Non-teaching)

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organised Housemistress to lead our highly committed Sixth Form boarding team.

The Sixth Form Housemistress will lead their house, providing support and guidance to each pupil and promoting all aspect of pupil development. They will be responsible for managing staffing, organisation and resources of the house efficiently; provide for the safety, good discipline and pastoral wellbeing of all pupils and promote and develop recruitment to the house. The successful candidate will the confidence and experience to work independently but will also be part of the wider boarding team.

Candidates will be well-organised with excellent administrative and problem-solving skills, highly developed interpersonal skills and a good knowledge of higher education. You will have the ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships with young people and be able to lead and manage a team.

For more information about boarding at Badminton and full details of the role, please see the candidate brochure. The role is offered as either a teaching or non-teaching role. Accommodation will be provided in a two-bedroom flat within the boarding house.

We welcome female applicants only as this is a girls’ boarding school. This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act.

Hours: This is a full-time role. The role is term-time plus three weeks on-site working during holiday periods and the requirement to carry out the equivalent of a further week’s work across the academic year in order to be in email contact with boarders’ parents.

Salary: Badminton School operates its own pay scale. Salary will be dependent on experience and whether the successful candidate is teaching or non-teaching.

Additional Benefits: Pension membership, meals and accommodation, free onsite parking, use of the school gym and heated swimming pool (at designated times) and access to free fitness classes are all included.

Starting date: January/April 2025 or earlier dependent on availability of the successful candidate

Closing date: Monday 16 September (9.00 am)

Interviews: w/c 30 September

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

Badminton School has an inclusive culture that promotes, values and celebrates the diverse voice of our community. We have a strong commitment as an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all candidates.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Safeguarding Statement

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).