Location York Vacancy Type Permanent/Full Time Application Deadline Sunday, February 15, 2026 Job Profile Job Profile document
Job Summary
Salary: £28,880.64
Hours: 40 hours a week, 38 weeks a year - Residential role
Introduction
Queen Ethelburgas is set in more than 220 acres of beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, on the Thorpe Underwood Estate. Staff work as one team whether they are directly teaching or supporting students as part of the school and pastoral teams, or as part of our estates team making sure that the campus works as it should to create a vibrant learning and living environment in which every student can thrive. We aspire to excellence, have high expectations of ourselves and others, and take pride in everything we do. We aim to nurture resilient, confident, and independent lifelong learners. The Queen Ethelburgas Collegiate Standard is To be the best that I can with the gifts that I have.
Job Purpose
To develop a House that both students and staff are proud to be part of. To lead by example to provide and be ultimately accountable for a cohesive structure in all aspects of the day to day running of the Boarding Houses. This job description is written at a specific time and is subject to change as the demands of the Collegiate and the role develops. The role requires flexibility and adaptability and the employees of the Collegiate need to be aware that they may be asked to perform tasks and be given responsibilities not detailed in this job description.
Duties And Responsibilities
As a House Mistress / Master you are accountable to the Boarding Management Team. Your principle role is to ensure that the students are safe and well cared for. The provision of effective daily systems, excellent pastoral care and positive liaison with all teaching and non-teaching departments is fundamental to your position. You will work 40 hours per week with 2 days off, which are midweek and not over a weekend. Please note that in the cases of emergencies or severe staff shortage you may be called upon to assist outside your normal working hours. You are expected to be resident on site during term time, except on your off duty days.
Your general duties and responsibilities are as follows; the specific duties and responsibilities are listed in the separate Role Responsibilities document.
Students
Monitor the individual needs of all students in your care, taking into account the experiences of the House Parents.
Act in the best interest of all students at the Collegiate, accepting responsibility (under the Principal) for their pastoral care, behavior and appearance, academic and extra-curricular activities
To provide a sympathetic presence in the House and to be sensitive to those who are having difficulties coping with Collegiate life; to liaise closely with House and other staff concerning the progress and welfare of students.
Policy
To be fully conversant with the Collegiate policies as they apply to the Houses and to operate in line with those policies, ensuring a consistent approach is taken in line with other areas of the Collegiate
To have a clear understanding of the statement of national minimum standards for boarding schools (NMS)
Provide support with pastoral concerns, ensuring they are referred to the Safeguarding Team
Provide support with developing
Keep fully conversant with any updates to the NMS and any relevant inspection or compliance criteria, ensuring all staff within your team are aware and understand the criteria
Work with your team to ensure that the NMS and inspection requirements are at least met, preferably exceeded, and all evidence is collated and stored both in house and electronically
Parents/Agents/Guardians
Build positive, professional relationships with parents, agents and guardians and act as a point of contact for them.
Understand and oversee the Collegiate requirements for professional communication to include: parental phone calls, meetings, emails and reports
Staff
Listen and communicate effectively with staff, sharing plans and developments in order to provide stable continuity and a positive environment for staff and students.
Take an active role in the recruitment and retention of suitable staff, taking a part in the interview process as required
Work with the Boarding Senior Leader to effectively implement the Collegiate system for boarding supervisions
Liaise with the Boarding Senior Leader regarding staff training needs, ensuring that these needs are fully met
Work with the Boarding Senior Leader to ensure that systems, routines and duties are developed and implemented consistently and professionally
Administration
Within a team carry out all administrative duties within the House.
Support for the Collegiate
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the Collegiate
Attend and participate in regular meetings, inset and directed time
Participate in training and other learning activities as required
Recognise your own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others
Supervise pupils on visits, trips and out of Collegiate activities as required
Attend a range of assemblies
Promote the Collegiate and its pupils positively at all times
Benefits
Competitive salaries, with a range of flexible hours to suit
10% discount on Kindergarten fees (aged 3 months to 3 years
Significant discount on school fees from age 3 to 18.
Free private staff gym, separate to the students with state of the art equipment.
Free, secure onsite parking and electrical vehicle charging points on site for staff
Free flu jabs offered through our medical centre
Staff community social events including bonfire and fireworks, Christmas ball, summer family fun day etc.
24/7 Employee Assistant Programme
Training and Development Opportunities
Increased holiday entitlement for staff with long service
Long service awards
Discount on Kings Theatre productions external events
Enhanced paternity / maternity pay, including new baby book
Refer a friend scheme - We believe that staff are our greatest and most valuable asset, and this scheme involves and financially rewards our staff for referring like-minded candidates who join our school community.
Applying
QE is committed to ensuring a safe environment for its pupils and staff. Applicants will be required to provide proof of identity and undergo the relevant DBS checks for their role.
Any personal information you share with us on your application form will be used solely for recruitment purposes. Your details will be held for up to 6 months and destroyed after this time.
Any questions on individual roles or the recruitment process can be sent to the HR department on
We receive high volumes of applications, due to this if you have not heard from us within two weeks of your application, unfortunately on this occasion your application will not have been successful.
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