Housemaster – Egerton

Bloxham School is seeking to appoint an exceptional, caring and inspirational Housemaster to lead Egerton, one of our thriving boarding houses. This is a unique opportunity for an outstanding teacher and pastoral leader to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people by creating a warm, supportive and ambitious boarding community where every student feels known, valued and encouraged to flourish.

As the figurehead of the House, the successful candidate will provide outstanding pastoral leadership while overseeing the academic, personal and social development of every student in their care. Working closely with tutors, matrons, parents and the wider school community, the Housemaster will foster a culture of kindness, respect, responsibility and aspiration, ensuring that Egerton continues to provide an exceptional boarding experience.

  Salary:

• Bloxham salary scale
• Accommodation provided as part of the role.

Working Arrangements:

• Full Time
• Term Time
• Bloxham School is a thriving school with a warm and friendly staff community.
• Our school day starts at 8.30am and finishes at 6pm Monday to Friday.
• Academic lessons end at 3.30pm after which our staff contribute to broader curricular activities, academic drop-ins and pastoral meetings.
• Saturday lessons are from 8.30am -12.00pm.
• The pastoral service we offer at Bloxham School matters hugely to us and therefore as a Housemaster you will be expected to take a share of overnight supervision during the week and weekends and contribute to the weekend duty rota.

Start Date:

• January 2027

About the Role

The Housemaster has overall responsibility for the pastoral, academic and administrative leadership of Egerton, ensuring that students are supported to achieve their full potential within a safe, caring and inclusive boarding environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing outstanding pastoral leadership and acting in loco parentis for students within the House.
• Leading and managing the Tutor Team, House Matron and student leadership team.
• Promoting the highest standards of student welfare, safeguarding and pastoral care.
• Building strong, positive relationships with parents and maintaining regular communication regarding student progress and wellbeing.
• Supporting students’ academic achievement through close collaboration with tutors, teachers and Heads of Department.
• Leading House meetings, assemblies, events and competitions, fostering a strong sense of identity and community.
• Managing the day-to-day operation and administration of the House, including budgets, records and compliance.
• Supporting student induction and helping new students settle quickly into boarding life.
  Participating fully in the wider life of the School, including recruitment events, public occasions, co-curricular activities and weekend duties.
• Teaching within an academic department, delivering high-quality lessons and contributing fully to departmental life.

Pastoral care lies at the heart of life at Bloxham School. Our boarding houses provide a genuine home away from home, where students are encouraged to develop confidence, resilience, independence and lifelong friendships within a caring and supportive community.

The Pastoral Care Department works collaboratively with teaching staff, matrons, tutors, medical staff and families to ensure every student receives exceptional personal support. Through strong relationships, high expectations and an unwavering commitment to student wellbeing, we help every young person flourish academically, socially and personally.

About You

We are seeking an experienced teacher and inspirational pastoral leader who is passionate about boarding education and committed to creating an outstanding student experience.

  Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Educated to Degree Level.
• Experience teaching to GCSE and A Level.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and boarding standards.
• High level of IT proficiency.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Full driving licence (with willingness to drive a minibus).

  Why Join Bloxham School?

• Lead one of the School’s boarding houses and play a pivotal role in students’ lives.
• Join a collaborative and highly respected pastoral leadership team.
• Live and work within a vibrant independent boarding school community.
• Benefit from excellent professional development opportunities.
• Enjoy a varied and rewarding role that combines teaching, pastoral leadership and community life.
• Accommodation is provided as part of this residential appointment.

Please use the link below to view a full description and person specification for this role.

• For an introduction to Bloxham School and the benefits offered to staff please view our ‘Working at Bloxham School’ booklet .here

How to Apply:

• Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for this position.
• To apply for this role please complete the Bloxham School teaching staff application form using the link below. Application forms must be completed in full. Completed application forms should be sent as an email attachment to: recruitment@bloxhamschool.com. Please use Adobe Acrobat Reader to fill-out this form. A free download is available fromhttps://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/
• Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, early application is strongly advised.
• For further information about the school please visit the Bloxham School website. If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on 01295 724379 or at recruitment@bloxhamschool.com.
• Application deadline – 9am, Tuesday 25 August 2026
• Interview date to be confirmed

  Safeguarding:

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). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

The post holder’s responsibility will include promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/ he comes into contact. The post holder will be required to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.