Housemaster
Leweston School
Dorset
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Autumn Term 2025
- Apply by:
- 19 March 2025
Job overview
If you are a man who is an excellent communicator with a genuine interest and commitment to the care and development of adolescents this could be the role for you.
Leweston has welcomed boarders since the school’s foundation in 1891 and boarding is an integral part of life in the school. Unlike many other schools Leweston’s boarding houses are found in the main building occupying different wings of the Manor House as well as subsequent developments. This creates a home from home atmosphere where academic, daily life happens ‘downstairs’ and boarding, family life ‘upstairs’.
This model also ensures that day and boarding pupils are fully integrated as they spend whole school day together. These strong friendships are reflected in the number of day pupils who join the busy after-school clubs and are welcomed to events in the weekend activity programme.
Whilst Years 11 to 13 have study bedrooms, younger boarders complete their evening homework in the beautiful Pensabene Libarary in a supervised ‘prep’ session. This ensures that the Houses remain a relaxed, fun environment away from some of the pressures of academic life.
This is a residential role with accommodation provided, the post-holder is therefore required to be resident within the boarding house during term time as well as before and after the beginning and end of terms in order to ensure the efficient preparation and running of the House.
We believe there is an occupational requirement for this appointment to be Male.
"Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010".
Further information can be found in the attached job description and to apply please use the quick apply button.
Early applications are strongly encouraged as we will be shortlisting as applications are received.
Closing date for Applications: 20 March 2025
Interviews: Week commencing : 24 March 2025
Leweston is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
A Catholic Foundation which welcomes pupils of all Denominations
Leweston School Trust is a registered charity number 295175
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About Leweston School
Leweston is a leading independent boarding and day school for boys and girls aged from 3 months to 18 years. Full, weekly and flexi boarding is available from age 8. Incorporating a year-around day Nursery, Preparatory, Senior School and Sixth Form, Leweston offers a warm welcome to staff, pupils and parents.
Set in 46 acres of beautiful Dorset parkland near Sherborne, Dorset the school offers an all-round education in an environment which is both stimulating and inspiring. Expectations are high; pupils are challenged to achieve the best possible success, and Leweston pupils are well-balanced young men and women who take their place in the world with confidence.
Traditional values of work and behaviour are held in high esteem and emphasis is placed on pastoral care. The School motto 'Gaudere et Bene Facere' - 'Rejoice and Do Well' reflects the importance of high academic standards together with artistic, musical and sporting excellence achieved in an atmosphere of joy and vibrancy.
Leweston Prep is a Catholic foundation that welcomes pupils of all denominations and none.
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