Housemistress (Mymwood) - required for September 2026

Housemistresses at Queenswood play a vital role in the pastoral and academic wellbeing of the students. The Housemistress for Mymwood House is responsible for approximately 50 Boarders (Y9-10 Full and Weekly Boarders and Y11-13 Full Boarders).

This post would suit an experienced practitioner in pastoral care with QTS status, or someone looking for career advancement.

This is a residential post and the job holder is required to live in the Boarding House. Benefits include year-round free accommodation in the Boarding House, with all associated expenses. The accommodation is a two-bedroom apartment.

Our benefits include free meals during term time, paid school holidays, a generous and flexible pension scheme, ample parking, and use of school facilities. Involvement in the wider life of the school is expected.

Apply immediately. Applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

Interviews will take place on Friday 24 April 2026.

Queenswood is GSA, BSA Boarding and Day School for approximately 430 girls aged 11-18, set in beautiful Hertfordshire countryside close to London. Teaching at Queenswood you will have motivated students, an idyllic setting and plenty of opportunity for initiative and career progression.

Queenswood is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and all applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This role carries a high level of safeguarding responsibilities. Full safeguarding checks will be carried out on the successful applicant. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.