Houseparents of Nutfield House
Start date: September 2026
Monkton is seeking to appoint, for September 2026, committed and dedicated Houseparents for Nutfield House. Monkton has a strong Christian ethos and this is reflected in the school’s approach to its pastoral care.
Nutfield House is a boarding and day house for around 60 girls from years 9 - 13 at Monkton Senior School with around 40 boarders. It is a purpose built boarding house which occupies a beautiful location on the edge of the school estate. The building comprises a four bedroom houseparents’ accommodation, which is fully integrated, a resident tutor’s flat, several common rooms and accommodation for pupils.
The house team is supported by a Resident Tutor, Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) who are accommodated elsewhere on site, a House Supervisor who oversees the domestic needs of the house and a team of Tutors from the teaching and co-curricular teams who share some of the evening duties.
For further information including responsibilities and person specification please see our Candidate Information Pack.
How to apply
Closing date: 6th January 2026
We encourage early applications and we reserve the right to close the application early if sufficient candidates have applied.
You should submit your application form and cover letter to the HR department using the application button at the bottom of this page. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions about this vacancy.
There will be a rolling selection process which is likely to begin with video interviews before short listed candidates are contacted. The interview process will take place at Monkton in the week commencing 19th January and will include, but is not limited to, interviews with the Principal and Pastoral Senior Leadership Team. There will also be a session with a group of children and a group of parents as well as an inbox exercise. In addition, candidates will have a tour of the Senior School and teach a lesson (if applicable).
Safeguarding
Monkton Combe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.