HOUSEMISTRESS/MASTER (RESIDENTIAL) TREW HOUSE

The Boarding Schools' Association; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading boarding school in England is seeking a dedicated Housemistress/Master for a residential role. This position is crucial for the pastoral and academic wellbeing of students, managing up to 50 boarders aged 16-18. Accommodation is provided, and the ideal candidate will have experience in pastoral care, with or without Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). The school offers generous benefits, including free meals and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free accommodation

Free meals during term time

Paid school holidays

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral care required.
• Candidates may or may not have QTS status.
• Prepared to live in the boarding house.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for pastoral and academic wellbeing of students.
• Manage a boarding house for up to 50 students.
• Engage in the wider life of the school.

Skills

Pastoral care experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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HOUSEMISTRESS/MASTER (RESIDENTIAL) TREW HOUSE

Closing Date: 4 January 2026
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Salary: Competitive Salary (dependent on experience)
Employment Term: Full Time

Required for September 2026

Permanent role with up to 0.5FTE of subject teaching (applicable to teachers)

Accommodation provided is a 1 bedroom flat linked to a boarding house

Closing date is midnight on 4 January 2026

Housemistresses/masters at Queenswood play a vital role in the pastoral and academic wellbeing of the students. The Housemistress/master of Trew House is responsible for up to 50 Y11-Y13 Flexi boarders.

This post would suit an experienced practitioner in pastoral care with/without QTS status, or someone looking for career advancement.

This is a residential post and the job holder is required to live in the Boarding House.Benefits include year round free accommodation in the Boarding House, with all associated expenses.

Our benefits include free meals during term time, paid school holidays, a generous and flexible pension scheme, ample parking, and use of school facilities. Involvement in the wider life of the school is expected.

Queenswood is GSA, BSA Boarding and Day School for approximately 430 girls aged 11-18, set in beautiful Hertfordshire countryside close to London. Teaching at Queenswood you will have motivated students, an idyllic setting and plenty of opportunity for initiative and career progression.

To apply for this role please complete an application form at https://mynewterm.com/jobs/117609/EDV-2025-QS-95320 – CVs alone will not be accepted.

Queenswood is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and all applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This role carries a high level of safeguarding responsibilities. Full safeguarding checks will be carried out on the successful applicant. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.