Pastoral Staff

Deputy Master, Mr Simon Heard
The Deputy Master oversees all aspects of the House Systems and our pastoral care of boarders and day pupils

Deputy Head (Pastoral), Dr Laura Pugsley
Dr Pugsley is responsible for the School’s safeguarding policies and practices, and for developing our wellbeing provision for both pupils and staff.

Head of Boarding
The Head of Boarding works closely with the Deputy Master to coordinate the School’s approach to pastoral care and boarding, and works closely with all members of the pastoral team, in particular the HMs.

Housemistress/Housemaster (HM)
The resident HM runs each of the houses and is responsible for all aspects of the lives of up to about 75 pupils in their care.

Assistant HM (AHM)
The AHM deputises for the HM when they are not in the house or have time off, and is jointly responsible for the pupils.

Resident Tutor (RT)
The RT lives in the boarding house in separate accommodation, and helps to look after the house at times when the HM is off-duty.

Chaplain
The Chaplain is a key member of the pastoral team, working closely with the Deputy Master to support all members of the Haileybury community.

Matron
The Matron assists in the smooth running of the house including laundry, domestics, medical issues and pastoral support.

Tutors
A number of academic tutors are attached to the house as part of the academic and pastoral team. They are on duty at various times during the week to assist the HM and support the pupils.

Counsellors
Our School Counsellors work within the Wellbeing centre and are available during the working week for individual or group appointments.