Falcon College has a Senior Mistress vacancy for its girls’ boarding community in Esigodini, starting in January 2027. The role combines pastoral leadership with responsibility for pupils’ welfare and development. It involves working with the Headmaster, Housemistress and wider pastoral team as part of the school’s boarding leadership.
Employer: Falcon College
Location: Esigodini
Closing date: 2026-11-16
Role and responsibilities
The appointee will oversee hostel life, support pupils’ wellbeing and development, and help maintain appropriate discipline. The role also includes participation in the Housemasters’ Committee and contribution to the academic and co-curricular life of the college. Positive relationships with families, pupils and colleagues are central to the brief.
Qualifications and experience
Candidates should be suitably qualified graduates and experienced educators with strong pastoral-care commitment. The employer seeks leadership, organisation and interpersonal ability, with experience in boarding, youth development, pastoral leadership or school management. Boarding-school experience and familiarity with the Cambridge curriculum are advantages. Accommodation and access to school facilities are included; salary depends on experience.
Preparing your application
Use examples that show how you supported young people, worked with families and led colleagues. Explain your approach to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing through professional practice rather than sharing confidential case details. Before applying, check that the role and January 2027 start fit your availability. Make the cover letter specific to the vacancy, and keep it within the employer’s one-page limit. Use examples that explain your own work, the people you supported and the results achieved. Ensure the dates in your CV agree with your employment history and that your referees can provide relevant professional references. Avoid including confidential pupil information in application examples.
How to apply
Email your application directly to vacancy@falconcollege.com, addressed to Headmaster Mr David Kirkman. Include a full CV, the names and contact details of two professional referees, and a cover letter of no more than one page explaining your suitability. Use the position title in the subject line to identify your application clearly. The employer will contact shortlisted candidates only and reserves the right not to appoint. Check the linked official advert for any changes before sending. No specific closing time is stated. The appointment is subject to the school’s safeguarding procedures, including background or police-clearance and previous-employer reference checks.
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Source: Official employer vacancy information.
Checked on 28 October 2026. Independently written by SmartLinksJobs from the cited vacancy information. Follow the employer’s latest instructions when applying.