ABOUT CATS COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE
CATS College offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience to students aged 14+ from all over the world. Students live and work at the custom built Cambridge campus, studying for GCSEs, A levels and University Foundation Programmes, and preparing for admission to universities across the country and elsewhere. We pride ourselves on our approach to teaching and learning, with small class sizes and an informal atmosphere ensuring that students are treated as individuals and build great relationships with staff. We are committed to the safeguarding, health and well-being of our students.
OVERVIEW OF THE JOB
House Parents at CATS College are at the heart of our boarding community, and have a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our students. The role is central to the positive social and personal development of students and ensuring they have an enriching, nurturing and developmental experience with us.
Reporting into the Head of Boarding and working within the framework set by, and under the general direction of the principal, you provide a supervising adult presence in the boarding house that is committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of our international boarding students and assist them in their daily lives, working a hours on a zero hours contract supporting the boarding team covering for holidays and sickness. Weekday hours when on duty are evenings and mornings, along with weekend on duties.
Please note, this position is on a ‘bank’ basis, and therefore there are no guaranteed hours. You will be supporting the Boarding Team with absence cover and therefore shifts will cover a variation of weekdays, weekends and nights.
ACCOMMODATION
When on shift you have the option of staying in residence overnight in a temporary room designated by the House Leader on duty.
For a full description of the role and to apply, please click on the following link: CATS Global Schools | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career – Job Information | Apply for Bank House Parent
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Ability to work with, care for and supervise young people
- High levels of energy, an even temper and a sense of humour
- Confidence in spoken and written English
- Confidence to tackle students who are not adhering to the College rules
- Ability to relate to young people
- Ability and willingness to work in a multi-cultural environment
- Willingness to work unsociable hours
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Ability to work as a team member and lead by example
- Ability to be proactive, flexible and reliable
ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS
CATS Global Schools are a leading provider of pre-university academic courses and English language courses in the UK. We provide programmes including A Level, IB and University Foundation, as well as English Language Study, to a growing number of international students seeking to win places at UK universities.
We operate a number of different educational brands: CATS Colleges in Cambridge, CATS Academy in Boston The Worthgate School in Canterbury, Guildhouse School in London, Bosworth Independent School in Northampton, Bournemouth Collegiate School, Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts (CSVPA) and Stafford House English language schools and study holidays. We benefit from being part of a global team focused on teaching and learning.
AND FINALLY
CATS Global Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect everyone connected with the organisation to share this commitment. All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment pre-employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a criminal declaration form prior to interview and be subject to online checks which may include social media.
