Head of Boarding & Sixth Form HousemistressEmployer:Location:Bristol, Bristol, BS9 3BAPay:Salary not specified.Contract Type:PermanentHours:Full timeDisability Confident:NoClosing Date:10/04/2026About this jobPosition: Head of Boarding & Sixth Form Housemistress Location: On site, Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3BA Hours: This is a full-time permanent position Start date: 24 August 2026 The closing date for this position will be Monday 23 March (8.00 am) Interviews will be held on Thursday 26 March Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made; applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.We are looking for a dynamic and highly organised Head of Boarding to lead boarding at Badminton.The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the regulatory environment which applies to boarding schools, including safeguarding matters.They will also have an appreciation of the competitive nature of girls’ single-sex boarding in the UK and will be keen to grasp the challenges this presents.The postholder will combine this with the role of Sixth Form Housemistress.Main responsibilities include:To ensure that boarding at Badminton is a vibrant, enriching and safe experience;To lead on boarding initiatives;Alongside the Deputy Head (Pastoral) ensure the school’s compliance with the regulatory requirements of the National Minimum Standards and contribute to the preparation for inspections; including the NMS Self Evaluation, Evidence File and key boarding policies;Ensure that staffing arrangements and procedures within the boarding houses are in line with all regulatory requirements; To be considered for this position, we are looking for the following:Degree or equivalent qualificationPrevious experience of working in boarding and leading a teamGood knowledge of National Minimum Standards for BoardingAbility to motivate individuals and teams to work effectivelyHighly developed interpersonal skills including influencing skillsAbility to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young peopleHighly organised with excellent administrative and record-keeping skillsIdeally, you will also have Qualified Teacher Status and hold a BSA Boarding qualification For full details of the essential and desirable criteria, please see the person specification in the candidate brochure.What We Offer:Meals and accommodationOnsite parking, use of the school gym and heated swimming pool (at designated times)Pension scheme membership (including life cover) Applicants should be aware that all email communication with HR will be sent via E-teach.We recommend that you check your emails and E-teach account regularly.Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). #J-18808-Ljbffr