Ratcliffe College - Senior Housemaster (Resident)

Summary

Ratcliffe College is seeking to appoint an outstanding non-teaching resident Senior Housemaster to lead one of our boarding houses and play a central role in shaping the lived experience of boarding within our thriving Catholic community.

Detail

This is an exciting opportunity to join a College where boarding is a key strategic priority, and where inspection evidence from December 2025 highlights a high-quality pastoral environment in which pupils feel safe, supported and develop a strong sense of belonging.

About the Role

The Resident Senior Housemaster is responsible for the pastoral care, welfare and personal development of all pupils in the House, leading a dedicated team of boarding staff to create a warm, structured and aspirational “home from home.”

You will play a vital role in ensuring that boarders:

• Feel known, valued and supported
• Develop independence, responsibility and resilience
• Fully engage in the academic, co-curricular and spiritual life of the College

Working closely with the Assistant Head (Boarding and Mission), you will help deliver a boarding experience that reflects the College’s ambition to be a sector leader in pastoral care and community life.

You will also support the staffing of the College’s holiday programmes.

The Person

We are seeking a candidate who:

• Has experience in boarding or pastoral leadership

• Is a strong, visible and relational leader, able to build trust with pupils and staff

• Has high expectations and a commitment to outstanding pastoral care

• Is organised, resilient and able to manage a dynamic residential environment

• Is committed to supporting and promoting the Catholic Life and Mission of the College

Applications are particularly welcomed from baptised, practising Roman Catholics, although applications are also very welcome from candidates of other faiths, or none. providing they are willing to support and actively promote the Catholic Life and Mission of the College.

What We Offer

A salary of £39,949 plus suitable accommodation according to the needs of the successful candidate, in addition to fee remission of 50% for any school-age children (subject to the meeting of entrance requirements). This is a full-time, non-teaching position.

This opportunity is underpinned by:

• A genuinely purposeful leadership role within a strong pastoral system

• The opportunity to shape the experience of boarding within a growing and ambitious school

• A supportive and values-driven community, rooted in faith, service and belonging

This is a role for someone who understands that successful boarding is not just about organisation, but about relationships, presence and culture. At Ratcliffe, you will not simply run a boarding house. You will lead a community in which young people grow, belong and flourish.

For more information about this role, please contact the Deputy Head Pastoral, Mr James Rainer (jrainer@ratcliffecollege.com), or the incumbent Housemaster, Mr Jose Estevez (jestevez@ratcliffecollege.com).

Closing date: 12pm on Monday 1st June however we reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date therefore early application is advisable.

For further information please see the Recruitment Pack

Please ensure that your supporting statement in your application clearly addresses all relevant criteria outlined in the Person Specification. You should provide specific examples from your career to demonstrate how you meet these requirements.

Documents

• Senior Housemaster PDF Document