We are seeking to appoint an experienced Non-Resident Houseparent starting in August 2024. The successful applicant will support and participate in the running of the boarding house in accordance with the National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools. You will be a supervising adult presence in the boarding house that is committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of our boarding students and assist them in their daily lives.
Rochester Independent College’s boarding community is growing, we have the brand new Northbank Campus opening in September 2024, which will accommodate over 40 plus boarders. The successful post holder will be required to start on 1st August 2024 to prepare for the start of term in our brand new campus.
Rochester Independent College was founded as a sixth form college in 1984 and offers a fresh alternative to traditional independent education. There is no uniform and students and teachers are on first name terms. Today, Rochester Independent College (RIC) has 380 students from the age of 11 and offers places for 180 boarders from the age of 14 (year 9) by September 2024.
Classes are small. On average there are 8 students in each group. As well as a full secondary education from year 7 to sixth form, the College specialises in intensive one year A level and GCSE courses. We also have a good track record of excellent results on retake A level and GCSE courses for students aiming at competitive university courses including Medicine, Law, Veterinary Science and Dentistry.
Rochester Independent College 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 and the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020
Please go to our website to find our Safeguarding policy – https://rochester-college.org/information/policies-1
Being You @ RIC: Our students come from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures and so do we. We want our staff to find a home at RIC and aim to give them the freedom to be themselves at work. We want our community to be an inclusive one where there are meaningful levels of representation across all parts of the College. A commitment to inclusivity is at the heart of RIC’s Project 2025 development planning. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at RIC.
The college reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
