Hurstpierpoint College - Boarding Houseparent

Summary

Are you passionate about shaping the lives of young people, providing them with an environment where they can flourish academically, emotionally, and socially. We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our pastoral team as a Boarding Houseparent.

Detail

Are you passionate about shaping the lives of young people, providing them with an environment where they can flourish academically, emotionally, and socially?

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Boarding Houseparent.

The Role:

As a Boarding Houseparent your primary responsibility will be to supervise, nurture, and guide pupils within your house, fostering an environment where they can reach their true potential in every aspect of school life. Reporting to the Deputy Head Pastoral and Senior Mistress, you will work closely with House Tutors and the House Matron to create a warm, supportive atmosphere where every pupil feels welcomed, respected, and valued.

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject, QTS (desirable not essential) and strong evidence of continuous professional development.
• Proven track record of excellence in an education setting, previous experience in a similar boarding/pastoral role highly desirable.
• Genuine interest in ensuring every pupil reaches their potential.

In return we offer:

• A highly competitive salary and benefits, including membership of The Teachers Pension Scheme.
• Free onsite accommodation at our impressive Sussex campus, council tax and utility bills included.
• Free dining and refreshment facilities during term time.
• Remission of fees in line with the School Fees Discount Policy.
• Extensive professional development programmes, together with career opportunities across the College and Hurst Education Trust.
• And a host of other excellent benefits.

Working at Hurst

Hurst is one of Sussex’s leading independent schools, offering a vibrant and supportive environment for both pupils and staff. With almost 1,400 pupils across our Senior and Prep Schools, we combine academic excellence with a strong sense of community.

As a member of our team, you’ll enjoy working in a stunning countryside setting while remaining well-connected. We’re just 20 minutes from the city and beaches of Brighton & Hove, and London is under an hour away by train. Free on-site parking is available to all staff.

We also offer an extensive range of staff benefits, including free lunches during term time, use of our exceptional sports facilities, access to wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for professional development.

Hurstpierpoint College 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.

Documents

• HoM Job Brochure V2_2026 PDF Document