Housemaster/Housemistress

We are seeking to appoint a caring, dynamic and inspirational Housemaster/Housemistress to take responsibility for the pastoral, academic and co-curricular life of the pupils in their care and lead this successful and popular boys’ boarding house (ages 13-18). We are open to a range of different subject specialisms for the teaching commitment for this role, which will have a reduced timetable.

As an experienced teacher with a proven track record of providing first-rate pastoral care, you will be a natural leader and have an excellent understanding of what it takes to deliver a boarding experience in which pupils thrive. Experience of boarding is therefore essential and BSA boarding qualifications will be an advantage, as will be an ability to foster a nurturing, supportive environment and to build healthy relationships.

Bryanston offers an exceptional working environment, which includes a competitive remuneration package, additional responsibility payment, state-of-the-art facilities, and wide-ranging prospects for professional development; the School is committed to the leadership development of its staff. All staff contribute to the pastoral and boarding school life and have the opportunity to share their passion for sports or pioneering and co-curricular activities in these beautiful rural surroundings.

Bryanston School is an independent boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 13 to 18, set in a 400-acre site near Blandford Forum in Dorset. Founded in 1928, the school aims above all to develop the all-round talents of individual pupils. A broad, flexible academic and extra-curricular programme is offered and each pupil benefits from considerable one-to-one help and guidance from a personal tutor, subject teachers and housemaster/housemistress. Bryanston aims to combine the best of the new and the old, as befits the school motto et nova et vetera.

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Closing date: Sunday, 13 February 2022

Bryanston 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 post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the College is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.