In British education, a housemaster (or, less commonly, a housemistress) is a member of staff in charge of a boarding house, normally at a boarding school (e. Education in the United Kingdom is organised separately in each of the countries of the United Kingdom with power over education in Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland being devolved A boarding school is a School where some or all pupils not only study but also live during term time with their fellow students and possibly teachers g. , especially at a British public school). The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The term public school has two distinct (and virtually opposite meanings depending on the location of usage in the United States, Australia and The housemaster is responsible for the supervision and care of boarders in the house and typically lives on the premises. The term houseparent is also sometimes used. In addition, there is often an assistant housemaster (or assistant housemistress) acting as a deputy.
HouseMaster is also the registered trade name of a network of home inspection franchises operating throughout the United States and Canada.