House Assistant
Job Description
House Assistant
Location: Malvern, Worcestershire
Working pattern: Part-time, term time only (34 weeks plus 3 additional weeks), working on a rota that includes weekends
Malvern College is looking for a House Assistant to join one of its boarding houses. The role mixes pastoral care, housekeeping and administration, and you'll work as part of a close house team supporting around 60 pupils aged 13 to 18.
About Malvern College
Malvern College is a leading independent co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 13 to 18, with a 158-year history. Many pupils join from its affiliated prep school, The Downs Malvern, which educates 200 children aged 3 to 13. The two campuses sit on the slopes of the Malvern Hills in 250 acres of grounds. The Malvern family also includes sister schools in Qingdao, Chengdu, New Cairo, Hong Kong and Tokyo, and more than 4,200 pupils are educated across the group worldwide.
The role
Each boarding house is home to about 60 pupils. The house team is made up of the Housemaster or Housemistress (HSM), a Deputy HSM and the House Assistants. As a House Assistant you'll be a visible, approachable presence for pupils. You'll give day-to-day care and know when a pupil needs more specialist support. The role isn't a disciplinary one, but you'll help maintain standards in the house.
You'll also keep the house running smoothly behind the scenes. You'll handle much of the pupils' daily administration and work closely with Catering, the Domestic Bursary and Estates. From time to time you'll drive pupils to medical and other appointments, both routine and emergency.
What you'll be doing
Providing day-to-day pastoral care for pupils
Monitoring pupils' health, working with the Medical Centre and caring for any pupil confined to the house
Handling admin such as pupil registration, room plans, whereabouts forms, Tier 4 whereabouts and travel arrangements for Leave Outs, half terms and holidays
Following up pupil absences and managing the boarding house inbox
Giving the daily handover to colleagues
Making sure mealtimes run smoothly, that pupils are eating well, and raising any issues with Catering
Supervising pupils so that studies, dormitories and common rooms are kept tidy
Supervising the cleaning and laundry staff each day and working with the Domestic Bursar
Overseeing pupils' clothing and laundry and helping with domestic tasks
Reporting maintenance issues to Estates through the school's system
Setting a good example of courtesy and conduct for pupils
Helping the HSM prepare for and host house events, such as Commemoration, the Ball and visits from prospective parents
Closing and opening the house at the end and start of Leave Outs, half terms and terms
What you'll bring
Confidence with basic IT and a willingness to learn a range of software packages
A caring, sensible approach to looking after young people, and the judgement to know when a pupil needs specialist support
Good organisation and the ability to keep on top of a varied workload
Clear communication with pupils, colleagues and other departments
The ability to drive pupils to appointments when needed
Availability to work weekends as part of a rota
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
What's on offer
Part-time, term-time working
Full training on all the software and systems used in the role
A supportive house team in a school that puts real weight on developing its staff
A setting on the Malvern Hills, across 250 acres of grounds
Hours
The House Assistants work as a team on a rota. Between them, they cover the house from 7.30am to 7pm Monday to Friday, until 11pm on Saturday and until 10pm on Sunday. The role covers 34 term-time weeks plus 3 weeks for extra hours at the start and end of terms and during the year, as needed.
Safeguarding
This post involves significant contact with children and counts as regulated activity. You'll be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the pupils you work with. You'll also need to report any safeguarding concerns, including low-level concerns, promptly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or their Deputy.
Malvern College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will need to undergo child protection screening and an Enhanced DBS check. References will be taken up for shortlisted candidates and will include questions about any past disciplinary action or allegations relating to behaviour with children. Previous employers may also be contacted before interview to verify experience or qualifications. All staff take part in safeguarding training and work in line with health and safety requirements.
Closing date
Friday 23 October 2026. The College may close this vacancy early, so we encourage you to apply soon.