Assistant House Managers

Brentwood School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established independent school is seeking enthusiastic Assistant House Managers to create a nurturing environment in its new boarding house. The role involves supporting Houseparents in promoting student wellbeing and fostering a welcoming community. Ideal candidates will thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, ensuring smooth operations and providing a supportive home for students. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young learners, contributing to their personal development in a state-of-the-art facility. If you are passionate about education and student welfare, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing.
• Ability to create an inclusive and nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Houseparents in safeguarding and promoting boarders' wellbeing.
• Help shape and develop the new boarding community.

Skills

Safeguarding

Wellbeing Promotion

Community Development

Education

Degree in Education or Related Field

Job description

Required: End of August 2025
Closing Date: 4pm Monday 19th May 2025 (We reserve the right to close and interview candidates ahead of the closing date, depending on the number of applications received.)

Brentwood Senior School is an academically selective HMC co-educational independent school with small class sizes and a happy, ambitious and supportive staff team. It is part of Brentwood School, a 3-18 HMC school of 1900 pupils, just 35 minutes from London Liverpool Street.

We are looking to appoint Assistant House Managers for both the boys’ and girls’ wings of our new, purpose-built, state-of-the-art boarding house. The successful candidates will play a key role in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing “home-from-home” environment, built on kindness, respect, and a strong sense of purpose.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Houseparents and wider boarding team in safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing and personal development of each boarder.
• Helping to shape and develop our new boarding community as students settle into their brand-new, single en-suite rooms and enjoy exceptional modern facilities.
• Working closely with the Houseparents to ensure the smooth and effective day-to-day running of the boarding house.

There will be an Assistant House Manager in each House. Current vacancies are for: either 16 or 24 Hours p/w in the Girls’ House (Mill Hill) and 32 Hours p/w in the boys’ House (Hough) 8am – 5pm each day (including one hour, unpaid for lunch) term-time plus 5 days per annum to support the arrival and departure of the boarders.

Applications should use the relevant Interactive Recruitment Form on this page. The School reserves the right to change these dates, and to close the vacancy at any time.

Brentwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.