Assistant Housemistress

Woldingham has six boarding houses; Marden is home to our youngest boarders in Years 7 and 8, with Main House being home to our boarders in Years 9, 10 and 11 in three distinct boarding areas within the building.  Berwick and Shanley house our Lower and Upper Sixth respectively and are stand-alone buildings; Shanley has en-suite facilities. All boarders in Year 10 and up have single study bedrooms whilst younger students are accommodated in dorms. All year groups are a mixture of full, weekly and flexi boarders. The School is organised horizontally in Year groups with each year team consisting of a Head of Year, Housemistress, Assistant Housemistress and Residential Tutor.

The Head of Year oversees the academic and pastoral progress of all students, both Day girls and Boarders, with the Housemistress being primarily responsible for the Boarders within the Year group. The Assistant Housemistress supports the Housemistress and reports directly to them as does the Residential Tutor. It is important for the House Staff to ensure they are familiar with Day and Boarders alike; flexi boarding is a popular initiative, and many Day girls choose to board one or two nights a week each term, meaning they fall within the care of the boarding house. 

Woldingham is a happy and successful Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18 and is firmly established as one of the top girls’ independent schools in the UK, outperforming many schools that are far more selective in their admissions process. Central to this achievement is Woldingham’s academic enrichment and extra-curricular programme, pastoral support and caring community. Close to London, yet in an outstandingly beautiful rural setting, Woldingham has a strong community and culture building on a proud heritage that stretches back 180 years. We are committed to an exciting future that is underpinned by fresh ideas, an innovative spirit and state-of-the-art facilities.

The Woldingham community is a rich one in which many different backgrounds and cultures are represented and many different languages spoken. This diversity is valued and respected and we are keen to welcome applications from all applicants that feel that they meet the requirements of the role, regardless of their background and culture. All job applicants will be considered solely on their ability to do the job.

Once completed, return your application and cover letter to hr@woldinghamschool.co.uk. This role will close at 09.00am on Monday 19th August 2024. Interviews will take place on Thursday 22nd August 2024.

We do encourage early applications, and as such reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable candidate be appointed.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to each applicant individually. If you have not heard from us by Wednesday 21st August 2024, you can assume that you have been unsuccessful with your application.

Woldingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS report will be required for the successful candidate.

The Woldingham community is a rich one in which many different backgrounds and cultures are represented, and many different languages spoken. This diversity is valued and respected and we are keen to welcome applications from all applicants that feel that they meet the requirements of the role, regardless of their background and culture. All job applicants will be considered solely on their ability to do the job.

Professional development and staff welfare

Our professional team of staff is Woldingham’s greatest asset, and we want to ensure that everyone is supported to work in an effective, enjoyable and fulfilling way. Staff Development is a high priority, with induction and mentoring programmes for Newly Qualified Teachers and new colleagues, plus an annual cycle of Personal Professional Development planning for all colleagues.

Staff are welcome to use our range of outstanding facilities including the gym, squash and tennis courts and the swimming pool. Our Staffroom Committee organises regular social events, and individual members of staff have organised yoga classes and reflexology on site.