Queenswood - Housemistress (Residential)

Summary

Housemistresses at Queenswood play a vital role in the pastoral and academic well-being of the students. The Housemistress of Swanwick House is responsible for approximately 60 Y9-Y10 Flexi boarders.

Detail

Required for September 2025

This post would suit an experienced practitioner in pastoral care with QTS status, or someone looking for career advancement.

Queenswood is a GSA, BSA, HMC Boarding and Day School for approximately 480 girls aged 11-18, set in beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, easily accessible from North London.

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, free meals during term time, paid school holidays and use of school facilities. Involvement in the wider life of the school is expected.

For further details and to apply please go to www.queenswood.org/vacancies

Apply immediately. Applications will be considered upon receipt.

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.

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

Further Information

www.queenswood.org/vacancies