Houseparent

Job Overview

The Houseparent(s) will act as a visible role model for our pupils, providing a sense of community, inclusion and safety while ensuring high standards of behaviour, academic focus and full co-curricular engagement. You will be a warm and energetic character with excellent communication and organisational skills. You should possess the motivation and stamina to deliver unwavering support to your House pupils throughout their time at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

The successful candidate(s) will be a member of the Teaching Staff and be expected to contribute to the Teaching timetable. A particular subject specialism is not specified for this role. The Houseparent(s) will live in private family-sized accommodation attached to the Boarding House.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• An Honours degree (or equivalent) in your subject(s) specialism.
• Post Graduate Certificate in Education (desirable).

Specialist Skills & Experience

• A minimum of three years’ experience, either as an Assistant/Under Houseparent or residential tutor.
• Managerial and administrative experience commensurate with leading a team of House tutors and a Matron.
• An ability to understand and contribute to the whole School ethos in co-operation with other Houseparents under the direction of the Deputy Head (Pastoral).
• An ability to motivate, enthuse and influence with strong interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in loco parentis.

Personal Qualities

• A willingness to participate in sporting and/or extra-curricular activities.
• The ability to sustain working for long hours throughout term time.
• A good sense of humour.
• Patience and empathy with young people.

How to Apply

To apply now, please download the application form for this job here. For more details or an informal discussion, contact Mike Rickner (Deputy Head (Pastoral), Designated Safeguarding Lead and Queen’s Houseparent) at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and online background checks.