Appointment of Houseparent for the Boys' House
Overview
The School is looking to recruit an outstanding houseparent.
We are looking for an empathetic and dedicated individual with significant experience in the boarding sector, who will dedicate their working hours to the care of the boys in the biggest Prep boarding school in Scotland.
The successful candidate will have an outstanding ability to communicate with children, their parents and staff team members, an enthusiastic and caring attitude and the ability to engage in a warm and supportive way with everyone involved in the wellbeing of the boys and throughout the School.
They will think and care deeply about the boarding environment in a changing world, live up to the School’s core values of Courage, Courtesy and Creativity and embody the image of the 'Lifelong Companion': they should act as a role model for the children in their care.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a commitment to the ethos of the School, a passion for working with children and high standards of professional practice. They will become a member of The Institute of Boarding (TIOB) and receive CPD accordingly.
Location
Belhaven Hill School
Belhaven Road
Dunbar
East Lothian
EH42 1NN
Supporting Documents
Deadline and How toApply
If you are excited by the opportunity of playing such a key role at Belhaven, please download the application form on our website.
The following should then be submitted to Ms Isabella Bennett, Bursar, via: bursar@belhavenhill.com:
- Your fully completed application form (please note that you are welcome to submit your CV alongside your completed application form)
- A covering letter indicating your three main priorities for progressing the Boys' house in the first two years of your appointment in line with the theme of lifelong companionship
Interview process
Applications will be assessed against the information provided in this document. Longlisted candidates will be invited to attend a longlist interview which will be held remotely. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to attend an interview held at Belhaven.
References
Please note that references will be taken prior to interview unless indicated otherwise.
Overseas Police check
Applicants who have lived outside of the UK for more than 3 months in the past 10 years will be required to provide a police check from their country/countries of residence.
Key dates
Application closing date: Monday, 23rd February 2026
All new appointments are subject to a probationary period.
Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding and Child Protection
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. A copy of the School's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available to download from the School's website www.belhavenhill.com Please take the time to read this document.
It is the policy of this School to employ the best qualified personnel and to provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of their race, colour, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, religion or religious belief, disability or age.
