House Manager

House Manager (x2) 

Loretto School is one of Britain’s leading independent boarding and day schools located on the outskirts of Edinburgh. We have two vacancies for House Managers in our boarding houses in Musselburgh. Start date of 21 August 2026. 

Main purpose of the role

Your main responsibility will be to maintain a high level of cleanliness in the boarding house through daily cleaning schedules, supporting with laundry duties and generally assisting the Senior House Manager with the smooth running of the boarding house. (Around 65% of the role)

You will also assist the Senior House Manager in supporting the overall care and wellbeing of the pupils whilst in house. (Around 35% of the role) 

You will provide excellent pastoral care, support, and effective management within the boarding house during the day. Ensuring compliance with Care Inspectorate regulations and following the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Codes of Practice. 

Responsibilities/ duties

• Carry out cleaning duties in designated areas, to the standard required by the School.
• Assisting the Senior House Manager when required with laundry duties.
• Carry out cleaning duties in the Boarding House during holiday periods as required.
• Working together as a team with the domestic staff 
• Be a caring and supportive presence for pupils
• Direct pupils to the Health and Wellbeing Centre when needed
• Respond to parent calls and queries professionally
• Administrative tasks including record concerns on the school system. 

Find out more about the required skills and experience in the job description. 

This post is for term-time (34 weeks) plus 12 additional days per year, working 5 days out of 7. The working pattern will normally be four week days from 12 noon to 6:30pm, with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break. Plus one extended shift per week alternating between one week day of 8:00am to 6:30pm with a 60 minute unpaid lunch, or a Saturday 8:00am to 4:00pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break. Average of 32 hours and 15 minutes per week. 

Hourly rate of pay is £14.33. Salary is payable in twelve equal monthly instalments. 

Experience, Skills and Qualifications 

You will be required to have or be capable of registration with the Scottish Social Services Council and undertake the necessary training and professional development to maintain their registration. This will include undertaking an SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF level 7 qualification. 

You will also have the following skills and experience:

• Excellent communication skills 
• Able to work well in a team
• Previous experience in a domestic services environment is desirable 
• Working in a school and/or with young people is desirable. 

Benefits

You will enjoy the fantastic benefits of working with Loretto which include:

• Generous pension scheme 
• Family friendly policies 
• Free lunches during term time
• Annual review and opportunities for training and continued professional development
• Bike to work scheme
• School Fees Remission (non-contractual benefit)
• Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community

Application

If you think this is the right opportunity for you, please apply through the School Talent website. You will be asked to submit a CV and supporting statement as part of the application process.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact [email protected]   

You must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK. 

Closing Date: Thursday 18 June 2026 at 11:59pm