For nearly five centuries, Christ’s Hospital has pioneered social mobility and challenged social inequality to provide an unrivalled start in life for disadvantaged children. As economic and social inequality continue to grow in the UK, Christ’s Hospital’s mission is as relevant today as it was in 1552. Christ’s Hospital is unique. We are strikingly unlike any other independent school in the UK, with a richly diverse pupil body in terms of ethnicity and socio-economic background. More than 75% of our pupils are on some form of financial support, with a considerable number receiving full bursaries.
We have a vacancy for a House Parent for one of our eight boys’ boarding houses. The house runs from Year 7 through to Year 12 and is home to around fifty pupils. Boarding is at the heart of Christ’s Hospital life and the positive transformation that we can achieve with our pupils is as a direct result of the outstanding pastoral care we provide. We expect our House Parents to teach at the school and we want applicants to have a relevant teaching qualification and the ability to offer a subject to GCSE or A Level. Innovation, flair, and vision are highly valued, as is the ability to inspire pupils both inside and outside the classroom.
We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Applicants should evidence in the personal statement how they meet the requirements of the role and person specification. Salary is commensurate with experience and paid in accordance with the Christ’s Hospital teachers’ salary scale up to £46,324 per annum. House parents receive an additional allowance (on an increasing scale) starting from £11,769 and increasing after two and five years in post. Accommodation is provided and gas, electric, water rates and Council Tax are covered by the School. House Parents have a substantial remission from teaching and are expected to play a full part in the broader life of this busy boarding community.
To apply, please go to https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/-1974100 and click on Quick Apply. Completed applications must be submitted via TES by the closing date. We cannot accept CVs unless accompanied by a completed application form. Further information about the school is available on our website https://www.christs-hospital.org.uk/about-christs-hospital/vacancies/
Closing date: 9am Wednesday 24 January 2024
Interview date: Thursday 1 February 2024
Christ’s Hospital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced disclosure application with the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service). More details on the disclosure process can be found on https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service/about
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