Residential
Required for September 2022
About us
Queen Anne’s School is an exciting place to work, where every member of the school team is valued. We aim to recruit the highest calibre of staff through all areas of the school. Queen Anne’s School is a community and all staff work with a professional, committed and enthusiastic attitude.
The school is located in beautiful 35 acre grounds with good transport links and within easy walking distance of Reading Station. We offer a number of staff benefits including excellent training and Inset opportunities, discounted gym membership, subsidised meals, free car parking, pension scheme and School fee reduction where appropriate.
The role
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and innovative House Parent to oversee the responsibility for a girls’ senior boarding house. The successful candidate will have a clear understanding of the pastoral care provision required in a boarding community and will be able to lead and implement this through a skilled and dedicated residential team. Flexibility, resilience and commitment to a residential boarding post are essential requirements.
This is a residential position and therefore accommodation is provided.
The successful candidate will:
- have experience within a boarding school community or similar environment
- be committed to teaching a lesson allocation, should a suitable subject be available
- have a real interest in the development and support that pastoral care offers
- demonstrate enthusiasm, determination and excellent communication skills
- demonstrate a responsible and pro-active attitude
Flexibility, resilience and commitment to a residential boarding post are essential requirements.
Queen Anne’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 23 March 2022
You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time, once we have received sufficient applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
Full details of this position and how to apply are available from https://www.qas.org.uk/our-community/work-with-us or by emailing HR@qas.org.uk
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