Job Title : Housemaster/Housemistress Location : Sedbergh School Contract type : Full time, permanent Reporting To: Senior Deputy Head – Pastoral Start date: September 2025 Salary : Competitive, dependent on experience Closing date: 5th January 2025 Interview date: w/c 20th January 2025 Sedbergh School, founded in 1525 by Roger Lupton, Provost of Eton, is one of the leading co-educational boarding Schools in the north of England.
Set in the spectacular Yorkshire Dales National Park and within easy reach of UNESCO World Heritage site the English Lake District, the School also benefits from fast motorway and rail access to the rest of the UK.
The Senior School is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Housemaster/Housemistress to lead one of our boys' houses.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the care, leadership and development of the boarding house and all of its pupils in a thriving and dynamic full-boarding school.
Essential Criteria for the role: Teaching Qualification (PGCE or equivalent) Excellent academic qualifications and subject knowledge Pastoral care of pupils in a boarding setting Ability to establish positive, collaborative and supportive working relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents Warm and engaging manner, and a positive outlook Highly-effective communication skills, both oral and written Strong listening skills and approachability Excellent organisational skills and attention to details Enthusiastic commitment to the School's values, aims and ethos Willingness to contribute significantly to the School's rich and varied co-curricular programme Alongside a competitive salary, Sedbergh School offers an attractive benefits package, which includes expense-free family accommodation.
Other benefits include medical insurance, relocation expenses and generous discounts on School fees.
Further information on the role can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification on our website