Boarding House Resident Tutor
Salary: NMW £23,874.52 FTE, prorated for TTO working. Actual Salary £9,714.86.
Role includes Accommodation and meals during term-time.
Hours: 20 hours per week, Term-time Only.
Contractual Status: Permanent
Boarding is thriving within the Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation, with boarders being accommodated across three boarding Houses on the Durham School site: School House and Poole House for boys aged 11-18 and Pimlico House for girls aged 11-18. Barrington House located on The Chorister School site accommodates younger pupils and the Cathedral Choristers.
A vacancy has arisen for a Resident Tutor in School House in the heart of Durham School. A Resident Tutor is expected to be resident overnight in the House for the majority of the time in term-time and support the Housemistress / master and Matron in the successful running of the House for boarders.
This role would be ideal for an individual already working within the Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation, an individual studying for a post-graduate qualification or having employment outside of School that would allow for the Resident Tutor duties to be carried out. It is expected that the Resident Tutor is part of the House community and that they contribute to making this a fun, happy and safe environment for the boarders and staff to live within.
Duties
Weeknight duties: The Resident Tutor will be expected to carry out one evening duty from 6.30-10.30pm during the week (Monday – Thursday) when they are responsible for the welfare and safety of the boarders. This includes supervising prep and possibly offering an evening activity, although other members of staff may also be on duty to deliver activities.
Weekend duties: The Resident Tutor will be expected to carry out a full day and evening duty at the weekend, usually Sunday. This will include ensuring the welfare and safety of the boarders, monitoring boarders’ whereabouts and activities, ensuring studies are completed, liaising with parents where necessary and maintaining the smooth running of the House.
Duties: Duties for the forthcoming term and year are arranged by the Head of Boarding in liaison with the Senior Housemaster / mistress. The Senior and Assistant Housemaster / mistress also cover evening weekly duties and a team of staff provide activities at weekends. The Resident Tutor and Housemaster / mistress are responsible for the duty on the early Monday May bank holiday.
On-call overnight: During the week (Monday – Thursday) the Resident Tutor will be expected to be on-call one night a week to deal with overnight emergencies or incidents. Matron and usually the Housemaster / mistress will also be on site depending on the nature of the incident.
Start of term: as boarders return to their boarding house the evening before each term and half term opens, the Resident Tutor and the Senior Housemaster/mistress are both on duty from 5.00pm onwards.
Accommodation
The Resident Tutor will have a room with separate private bathroom and toilet facilities. The room will compromise of a minimum of a bed, desk, wardrobe, drawers and a small fridge. The Resident Tutor can add soft furnishings and other decorations to make it homely. Each House has full WIFI coverage. Each House also has a House kitchen and laundry facilities which are available for the Resident Tutor to use. Car parking is available on the School site. The accommodation is provided rent and bill free and all meals may be taken in School during term time. No pets or smoking are allowed on the School premises.
Employee Benefits
- Accommodation in the centre of Durham City
- Free on-site parking
- Meals provided in Term-Time
- Invitation to various social events during the year
- Term-Time only working
Please email all application forms to hr@dcsf.org.uk (DCSF Non Teaching Application Form)
Closing Date: Noon 12 November 2025
Interviews: W/C 17 November
The Foundation is committed to promoting the safeguarding of children and expects all employees to share this commitment. Any job offer will be made subject to satisfactory checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure. Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.