Deputy Head of Department

Deputy Housemaster / Deputy Housemistress (Full Time)

Independent Military Boarding School - DunblaneStart Date: August 2026Contract: Full-time (Shift-based)Accommodation: Provided at a reduced costQualification Requirement:Non-teaching role

About the School

We are partnering with a well-established independent military boarding school in Dunblane, funded by the Ministry of Defence and dedicated to providing stability and high-quality education for children of UK Armed Forces personnel. The school is recognised for its strong pastoral ethos, ceremonial traditions, and close-knit community. It operates within the Scottish education system and is officially categorised as an independent school.

The school sits on a 45-acre rural campus, offering excellent facilities and a structured environment that supports academic achievement, personal development, and a rich extracurricular culture.

The Role

The school are seeking a highly dedicated Deputy Housemaster/Deputy Housemistress to join the boarding team from August 2026. These roles are fundamental in ensuring the boarding houses and wider school operate smoothly and safely. Working within a military-influenced environment, you will help maintain the school's high standards of welfare, discipline, and pastoral care.

This is a non-teaching role, ideal for individuals passionate about working closely with young people in a structured, supportive boarding setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Housemaster/Housemistress in the daily running of a boarding house.
• Provide high-quality pastoral care to pupils aged 10-18, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and personal development.
• Supervise morning, daytime, and evening routines, including weekend duties on a rota basis.
• Assist in managing student behaviour, promoting responsibility, respect, and independence.
• Liaise with parents, staff, and the wider pastoral team to support each pupil's individual needs.
• Uphold the ethos, values, and traditions of a military-heritage school community.
• Provide support during emergency situations and manage safeguarding concerns appropriately.

Requirements

• Experience working with young people in a pastoral, residential, military, or care environment (boarding experience desirable but not essential).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• High levels of professionalism, reliability, and emotional resilience.
• Ability to work flexibly across morning, daytime, evening and weekend shifts.
• A calm, caring, and structured approach suited to a disciplined environment.

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and tight-knit community rooted in discipline, support, and tradition.
• Reduced-cost on-site accommodation, supporting full involvement in the boarding environment.
• Beautiful rural setting with excellent facilities on a spacious 45-acre campus.
• A stable, well-resourced environment supported by the Ministry of Defence.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people from Armed Forces families.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and supporting documents above!

Please note: All successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS.

Reed Education is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and is proud to be a disability-confident and equal opportunities employer.