Pastoral Assistant Head of House

Assistant Head of House (Maternity Cover)

This is a non‑resident, non‑teaching post that is based in a boarding house, covering the pastoral care for pupils during the school day. Location: Godalming. Salary: £34,424 per annum. Closing date: Thursday 23 April 2026.

Starting in September 2026, we are seeking an enthusiastic and resilient individual for a fixed term for the purpose of maternity cover (anticipated until June 2027) to manage the Boarding House during the school day ensuring that pupils are safe, secure and supported through proactive pastoral care, effective supervision, and efficient communication, organisation and administration of all House routines and regulatory requirements as outlined in the Boarding Handbook.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Proactive Pastoral Care – build supportive relationships with pupils, maintain clear structures, express patience and humour, and genuinely engage with ~65 adolescents daily.
• Effective Supervision of Pupil & Behaviour – maintain visibility and unpredictability, move through the House to foster a positive environment.
• Communication, Organisation & Administration – track pupils, collect paperwork, manage regulatory data, coordinate donations and appointments to the HHC.

Person Specification

Essential

• Desire to look after and support teenagers as they grow into thoughtful young adults.
• Warm, empathetic, welcoming manner and ability to build positive relationships.
• Successful experience in a role requiring supportive relationships and teamwork.
• IT literate, confident with MS Office, and willing to learn other systems (e.g., ISAMS, CPOMS).
• Multi‑tasking ability, work flexibly and independently, balancing priorities.
• Instinct to differentiate between important and urgent.
• Remain calm in crisis while keeping perspective.
• Positive can‑do attitude and open mind.
• Excellent all‑round communication skills, including tact and diplomacy.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Confidence to handle challenging conversations calmly and professionally.
• Good with data and numbers.
• Persistence, patience and good sense of humour, accepting adolescent mistakes.
• Discretion and ability to work in confidential environment.
• Physically fit, able to climb stairs and walk extensively; full, clean driving licence and car available for work.

Desirable

• Previous experience working with young people/adolescents.

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