Shiplake College - 12 days remaining
Closing Date 12/12/2025
Shiplake Court Shiplake Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire RG9 4BW
Pro-rated salary of £13,077.22 per annum
NOR: 600

House Pastoral Leader

Term-time only plus INSET

3 days a week (WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY)

Pro-rated salary of £13,077.22 per annum

To start as soon as possible

 

This is a superb opportunity for an organised, empathetic and resourceful individual who has a passion for the wellbeing of young people. The House Pastoral Leader is a vital member of the pastoral team, led by the Housemaster/mistress. 

 

The House Pastoral Leader assists with the smooth day-to-day running of the House and helps ensure the highest standards of pastoral care are in place.

 

The House Pastoral Leader will supervise and provide care for pupils, with responsibilities for the physical, social and emotional wellbeing and presentation of the pupils in the House.

 

The successful candidate will have good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with young people, their parents and guardians. They will be a good listener, reliable, warm and friendly in their disposition with sufficient sensitivity to show tact and diplomacy. A flexible approach alongside a good sense of humour and an even temper dealing with all situations in a co-operative and sensitive manner are also fundamental to carrying out this role.

 

Confidentiality and integrity are key.

 

This is a term-time only role working 3 days a week (Wednesday to Friday) from 7.30am to 5pm, plus INSET of 3 days per annum, to start as soon as possible. There is an additional 4 weeks work available as paid overtime.

 

Shiplake College offers a beautiful working environment, supportive colleagues, a contributory pension scheme and excellent free lunches. Staff are encouraged to make use of the on-site gym facilities and open-air swimming pool, during the summer months, alongside the opportunity to make the most of our riverside location.

 

Please visit our website to learn more about the College, our community and our values.

 

Closing Date: 10am Friday 12 December 2025

Interviews will be held the week commencing 15 December 2025

 

A candidate pack and application form can be obtained from

https://www.shiplake.org.uk/about-shiplake/job-vacancies

Co-educational day and boarding school for ages 11-18

HMC, The Society of Heads, BSA

Shiplake College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Shiplake College is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

 

More Information: https://www.shiplake.org.uk/