Assistant Houseparent (residential, non-teaching)
Starting September 2024 – full time, term time
The role of Assistant Houseparent is a combination of administrative and pastoral duties, underpinning the School’s vision to provide outstanding care and support within a full boarding community. In addition to daytime duties, the residential Assistant Houseparent shares the overnight cover for the House with the Houseparent (and a Deputy Houseparent in larger houses), working in support of the House Team to ensure every pupil is valued and well-cared for and that the Boarding House provides a well organised, safe and ambitious environment for pupils to grow and develop. This vacancy is available in one of our fourth form houses (ages 11 -13). The successful candidate will be offered suitable accommodation within the boarding house.
The Assistant Houseparent acts as one part of the full weekly cover in house during term time. Shifts may include days, evenings, weekends and overnights according to need. Off duty time consists of one full 24 hour period, plus additional night off per week during 35 term time weeks. The remaining weeks of the year are not considered to be working weeks to allow for sufficient rest time (in exceptional circumstances, some work may be requested during holiday periods).
The salary for this post is £23,968 per annum. This is a full time salary and not subject to pro-ration.
Closing date for applications: Monday 13th May 2024 @ 09.00
Proposed Interview date (TBC), w/c 20th May 2024
