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Resident Housemistress/Housemaster – Required for September 2026

Overview of Role

We have a well-established boarding offer across two residences and are looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Resident Housemistress/Housemaster to join our Boarding team from September 2026. The successful candidate will oversee the management of one of our boarding houses and support the welfare of the pupils living there.

The successful candidate will have a:

• Relevant professional background
• Strong pastoral, communication and organisational skills
• Qualities, skills and experience to inspire girls of all ages
• Be willing to participate fully in the wider life of the School.

Please note that this is a non-teaching Housemistress/Housemaster role which comes with accommodation.

For an informal chat about the position, please contact our HR team on 01423 504543.

Please note that applications must be made on the school’s application form and be accompanied by a covering letter. For further details of the duties involved, please refer to the job description for this role. Previous experience in a boarding house is desired although not essential.

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please complete the following application and return it together with any additional supporting information to recruitment@hlc.org.uk. 

You can also post your application to :

Liz Pugh, HR Manager 
Harrogate Ladies’ College
Clarence Drive
Harrogate
HG1 2QG

Closing Date: 9.00am, Monday 23rd March 2026

Interviews: To be confirmed

Staff Privacy notice

Harrogate Ladies’ College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post.  Please note that the successful applicant will not be able to start in School until all pre-employment checks have been completed satisfactorily.  The school is an educational charity and equal opportunities employer.