Assistant Housemistress starting April 2026

The Boarding Schools' Association; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious boarding school in Bury St Edmunds seeks an Assistant Housemistress starting in April 2026. This residential role involves providing compassionate support and enhancing the boarding experience for students. The successful applicant will partner with the Housemistress, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and participating in a duty rota. This unique position requires strong operational management and effective teamwork to create an inclusive environment for students. Applicants should submit their forms and cover letters by the closing date of 30 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong operational skills to help manage the boarding house.
• Ability to provide compassionate pastoral support to students.
• Maintaining strict compliance with regulations in boarding.

Responsibilities

• Safeguarding and providing pastoral support for students.
• Assisting the Housemistress in operational management.
• Participating in the duty rota for reliable boarding support.

Skills

Compassionate support

Operational management

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Closing Date: 30 January 2026
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Employment Term: Full TimePermanent

Assistant Housemistress starting April 2026

The Role

The role of Assistant Housemistress at Moreton Hall is a unique and fulfilling position within our community. It offers the successful candidate a rewarding opportunity to work at the heart of the school, playing a vital part in shaping the lives of our students and making a tangible, daily impact on their boarding experience. Working in close partnership with the Housemistress, the Assistant Housemistress helps to foster a safe, supportive, and aspirational environment where every student is encouraged to thrive.

The primary function of the role is to safeguard, and provide compassionate pastoral support, acting as a key caregiver and a consistent, approachable presence within the House. The Assistant Housemistress is instrumental in upholding the fundamental values of Community, Kindness, and Aspiration, bringing the enthusiasm necessary to create a vibrant and inclusive Boarding House. Success in this post requires a blend of strong operational management and personal energy. The Assistant Housemistress supports the Housemistress in ensuring strict compliance with the National Minimum Standards for Boarding and the ISI regulatory requirements.

This is a residential position, reporting to the Housemistress and Director of Boarding. As part of a dedicated House Team, which includes the Housemistress, House Assistant, and a team of House Tutors, the Assistant Housemistress plays a crucial role in the duty rota. This includes responsibilities during the working day, specific evening duties, and alternating weekend cover, ensuring a reliable and nurturing presence for our boarding community throughout the term. The Assistant Housemistress deputises for the Housemistress during their time off each week.

Application forms are available on our website (www.moretonhall.org/vacancies) – please email completed application forms along with a covering letter (2 pages maximum) to [e-mail]. Interviews will include an opportunity to tour the School. Interested candidates are invited to contact HR (01691 773671), to arrange an informal discussion with the Director of Boarding prior to applying.

Moreton Hall is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Moreton Hall reserves the right to withdraw the job should a suitable candidate be found at any
time during the recruitment process.