Job Description

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.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

As a member of the Boarding team, you should carry out your role to support the needs of the students you work with and the College in general.

Wake every student in the morning for breakfast and morning registration and inspect student bedrooms, filling in appropriate paperwork

Monitor the students' welfare and behaviour and report any problems in the residence to the Head of Welfare & Head of Boarding

Supervise students' Prep hour in the evenings and Supervised Study at the weekends

Report student illness promptly to the Health centre in the mornings. If emergency attention is required, to use the emergency number or call an Ambulance

Ensure the smooth running of the boarding house generally in accordance to the student handbook to maintain a friendly, welcoming and happy environment

At weekends, to help the domestic team with maintaining general cleanliness and tidiness in the boarding house

Reporting any maintenance issues through the college system

Assist with laundry requirements of the students

Issue keys/cards as residence requires

To ensure a visible presence in and around the premises of the boarding house at all times when on duty

Ensure curfew times are kept; filling in associated paperwork as requested and reporting issues of lateness

Help with student arrivals, student induction and departures when required

Attend termly induction and regular staff meetings

Arrange regular meetings with the students

Liaise with Programme Directors and Heads of Department as requested.

During the period of Summer School, to undertake supervision of activities and assist with trips as directed by the Boarding Duty Manager.

As part of your wider role within the College, you will also:

Follow the guidelines of the staff handbook

Support the College and its leadership

Continue personal development as agreed

Engage actively in the performance review process

Comply with any reasonable request from the Principal or Head of School to undertake work not specified in this job description

To be courteous to colleagues and parents and to provide a welcoming environment for all visitors to the College

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The job requires that you have:

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.