Sixth Form Housemistress

The Opportunity

Position: Sixth Form Housemistress

Location: On site, Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3BA

Hours: This is a full-time role to be worked during term time plus four weeks during the holiday period. During the week, the Housemistress will be entitled to be off duty for the equivalent of 48 hours, which includes a night when she may be away from school and away from the house.

The start date for this position will be 25 August 2026

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.

We are looking for a dynamic and empathetic Housemistress to lead the Sixth Form boarding team. Applications are welcome from both teaching and non-teaching candidates;

Main responsibilities include:

• To be resident within the house at all times during term time, excluding off duty time as outlined below
• Ensure that the welfare, well-being and safety of pupils is, at all times, paramount
• Maintain the discipline and appearance of pupils, and foster a secure and caring atmosphere within the house
• Use every opportunity to cultivate contact and communication with parents, to ensure that they are fully informed about their daughter’s progress and welfare;
• Implement all necessary documentation in line with ISI and National Minimum Standards for Boarding;
• Provide half termly house reports for the Deputy Head(Pastoral) and Head;
• Sleep overnight in her allocated accommodation in case of night time emergencies, excluding off duty time as outlined below

To be considered for this position, we are looking for the following:

• Degree or equivalent qualification
• Experience of working with young people
• The ability to motivate individuals and teams to work effectively
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Previous experience of working in boarding as well as Qualified Teacher Status would be desirable.

For full details of the essential and desirable criteria, please see the person specification in the candidate brochure

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.

What We Offer:

• Accommodation (in a two-bedroom flat) and meals are provided
• Additional benefits: free onsite parking, use of the school gym and heated swimming pool (at designated times)
• Pension scheme membership (including life cover)

Applicants should be aware that all email communication with HR will be sent via E-teach. We recommend that you check your emails and E-teach account regularly.