Assistant Head of House

Assistant Head of House (Maternity Cover)Job descriptionStarting in September 2026, this opportunity is for a fixed term for the purpose of maternity cover, anticipated until June 2027.Charterhouse is a beautiful school in a 250-acre campus – a wonderful setting for the whole community to live and work together and a splendid backdrop for teaching and learning. Founded in 1611, Charterhouse is one of the world’s leading coeducational independent schools, welcoming boarders and day pupils at 13+ entry and 16+ entry.Surrounded by a world of opportunity and connected by a feeling of belonging, each pupil at Charterhouse is educated to embrace life’s full potential, and empowered to carry this into their future. A Charterhouse education prepares for both academic success as well as laying the foundations for future professional, social and personal fulfilment.The School is academically ambitious for every pupil, with all strands of a Charterhouse education leading towards being fully prepared for the real-world of tomorrow and equipped to grasp future opportunities.The role of the Assistant Head of House is to manage the Boarding House during the School ‘day’ ensuring that pupils are safe, secure and supported through proactive pastoral care, effective supervision of pupils and behaviour and efficient communication, organisation and administration of all House routines and regulatory requirements as outlined in the Boarding Handbook.This post-holder will need to demonstrate enthusiasm, resilience and a desire to look after and support teenagers as they grow and develop into thoughtful and considerate young adults. An attractive salary is offered, together with benefits including membership of the Sports Club, Employee Assistant Programme, cash health plan and contributory pension schemeHow to Apply:Closing date for applications is 23 April 2026. Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.Applications should be made in accordance with the School’s application and safer recruitment procedures, via the School’s website, selecting the relevant vacancy. The selected vacancy link will take you to our online recruitment system and give you the opportunity to register and complete an application form. You will also have the opportunity to upload your latest CV.Early applications are warmly encouraged, and a bespoke invitation to interview may be offered in advance of the closing date.All successful job applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Record check and to undergo child protection screening.Visit our website – Employment Opportunities