OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking to recruit an Assistant Houseparent for our boarding house for January 2026. The ideal candidate will be able to provide exceptional pastoral care and support to our boarders. An ability to contribute to the school beyond the house is an advantage, but the prime focus of this role is the wellbeing of the boarders.

The Assistant Houseparent helps create and maintain an atmosphere in which all pupils feel welcomed, happy, well-cared for and nurtured. The holder of this vital post will support the Houseparent in co-ordinating the pastoral, academic, spiritual and co-curricular development of the pupils in their care. The Assistant Houseparent will provide excellent, loco parentis care to our pupils, many of whom are far from home, and some with limited English.

our offer

• Valuable, on the job training and professional development
• Assistant Houseparent accommodation is provided free of rent, council tax, heating and lighting and official telephone calls. Some benefits are taxable subject to Inland Revenue Guidelines. The accommodation consists of a spacious, recently- renovated one-bedroom self-contained ground-floor flat with private front door.
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to join a wonderful team of people
• A beautiful place to work in the most idyllic settings

An application form and information pack may be downloaded below.

• Download the job description
• Download the application form

The closing date for applications is 9am on Thursday 27 November 2025.