Housemistress - (Residential)

Full time, term time

Woldingham has six boarding houses; Marden is home to our youngest boarders in Years 7 and 8, with Main House being home to our boarders in Years 9, 10 and 11 with three distinct boarding areas within the building. Berwick and Shanley house our Lower and Upper Sixth respectively and are stand-alone buildings; Shanley has en-suite facilities. All boarders in Year 10 and up have single study bedrooms whilst younger students are accommodated in dorms. All year groups are a mixture of full, weekly and flexi boarders. The School is organised horizontally in Year groups with each year team consisting of a Head of Year, Housemistress and Assistant Housemistress.

We are looking for a candidate who is nurturing in approach, approachable and broad-minded. You will be a key role model to our pupils and should inspire them to achieve in all aspects of school life. As well as excellent communication skills, you should bring strong administrative abilities and a well organised approach to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the House. You will have strong leadership skills with experience of working in a pastoral capacity. High levels of energy and stamina are needed to make the most of this residential post.

Applicants will be required to have teaching experience with flexibility around subjects and will work on a reduced timetable. 

There is a genuine occupational requirement (as defined by Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010) for the postholder to be female. Accordingly, this post is open to women only.

Close to London, yet in an outstandingly beautiful rural setting, Woldingham is a happy and successful Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18. With a strong community and caring culture, we are building on a proud heritage that stretches back over 175 years. We’re now driving an exciting future that’s underpinned by fresh ideas, an innovative spirit and state-of-the-art facilities.

Please visit our website to download an application form. Once completed, return it to hr@woldinghamschool.co.uk This is an open campaign, and so we would welcome early applications.

Closing date: 9am, Friday 24 February 2023.

Interviews: 3 March and 7 March 2023.

Woldingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS report will be required for the successful candidate.

The Woldingham community is a rich one in which many different backgrounds and cultures are represented and many different languages spoken. This diversity is valued and respected and we are keen to welcome applications from all applicants that feel that they meet the requirements of the role, regardless of their background and culture. All job applicants will be considered solely on their ability to do the job.