Assistant Head of House (Maternity Cover) Job description Starting 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 scheme