Falcon College is inviting applications for Housemaster in Esigodini, with the appointment taking effect in January 2027. The position concerns leadership and pastoral responsibility within a boarding house. It offers an opportunity for a qualified graduate to contribute to pupils’ development and to the wider life of the college.
Employer: Falcon College
Location: Esigodini
Closing date: 2026-11-20
Role and responsibilities
The Housemaster will be responsible for boarding-house leadership, pupil care, welfare and discipline. The successful applicant is expected to participate fully in school academics, co-curricular activities and pastoral work. The advert stresses understanding of the commitment involved in a busy boarding-school environment.
Qualifications and experience
Applicants should be suitably qualified graduates from a recognised institution. Experience with the Cambridge International syllabus is advantageous. The employer does not specify a minimum number of years in the checked advert. The package includes accommodation and access to school facilities, with salary determined by experience rather than a published fixed amount.
Preparing your application
In your application, connect your qualifications and experience to the responsibilities of boarding-house leadership. Show how you have supported young people, worked with colleagues and maintained appropriate care and discipline. Clarify your availability for the January start. 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.