Resident Housemistress

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding professional with strong personal skills and a proven track-record as a teacher and inspirational pastoral leader for September 2024. The successful candidate will play a key role in a ‘whole-school’ management team comprising the four Housemistresses, four Housemasters and five members of the Senior Management Team. The desire to become a leader in co-educational boarding practice is a central focus.

Cranleigh’s boarding model is unique, which makes it an immensely fulfilling and vibrant place to live and work. 75% of Cranleighans are boarders, with 85% boarding in the Sixth Form.

A Housemistress is responsible to the Deputy Head for the well-being of all the girls in the House and is also expected to operate effectively as a communicator, as an administrator and as a team manager.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, adaptable, innovative and a good team player. They will have high expectations of behaviours and courtesy and be able to communicate with and understand teenage girls, helping them to chart both the smooth and choppier waters of those years. 

The successful applicant is also likely to hold a good honours degree in their chosen subject. Evidence of continued professional development in boarding practice equivalent to the BSA Accredited Practitioner Level 2 or above is strongly desirable.

Cranleigh offers an attractive remuneration package and the successful candidate will be expected to live in the Housemistresses accommodation. We offer a supportive community environment and also a wide range of benefits (details in our recruitment pack).

For further details about the role, our recruitment pack and to apply, please visit our website:

https://www.cranleigh.org/about-us/join-our-team/

Candidates are requested to submit a brief letter of application, together with a completed application form (apply on the website) supported by a full CV as soon as possible and no later than 9:00 am on Friday 2nd February 2024.

Applications are considered as they are received and therefore the vacancy may close sooner than advertised. Only applications submitted on the School’s Application Form will be considered.

Cranleigh School recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Cranleigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check.