Assistant Head of House (Maternity Cover) This is a non-resident, non-teaching post that is based in a boarding house, covering the pastoral care for pupils during the school day.Location: GodalmingSalary: £34,424 per annumClosing date: Thursday 23 April 2026Charterhouse 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. Starting in September 2026, we are seeking an enthusiastic and resilient individual for a fixed term for the purpose of maternity cover (anticipated until June 2027) 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. Main Duties and Responsibilities Proactive Pastoral Care Proactive pastoral care is based on supportive relationships with pupils built on clear structures and routines, well-understood boundaries and expectations as well as relentless patience and (almost) boundless good humour. It is also based on carefully listening to and respecting their point of view, even when we may not be able to go along with their ideas. The most important part of this role is to be genuinely interested in, and enjoy talking to around 65 adolescents every single day!Effective S