Job Description

The position of Deputy House Parent offers a strong platform for a member of staff interested in pastoral leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

To work with the House Parent, where necessary, on key pupil support issues To assist the House Parent with the smooth running of the House To help to provide a safe, friendly and secure environment within the House To assist with all aspects of House communications, as agreed with the House Parent To consider undertaking a BSA Diploma in Boarding over a 2-year period or its equivalent To become fully aware of the Health & Social Care Standards To stand in for the House Parent, including at House Parents' meetings, and also regularly work alongside the House Parent, using him/her as a mentor To deputise for the House Parent during any period of absence, however long that might be To be on call overnight approximately twice per week, by arrangement with the House Parent

Requirements of the Role:

Attend morning assemblies with the House, Whole School Services and, when on duty, other Chapel Services Support, wherever possible, school plays, concerts, sports fixtures, particularly to support boys in the House Specific organisational aspects of the House Parent's remit will be delegated to the Deputy House Parent when appropriate, e.g. o organisation of House dinners & events o Health & Safety of the House Responsibility for day pupils or International pupils in the House o running the House Forum A specific remit such as i/c Outdoor Education within the House o Trips Organisation of rotas Attend the House gatherings and House dinners with parents and to be in House at the start and end of terms to help with the arrival/departure of pupils and to welcome and reassure parents Help with occasional cover over weekend leaves, as directed by the House Parent Assist with emergency hospital visits as required Attend relevant HMC and SCIS CPD courses and other relevant seminars Qualify as a minibus driver (encouraged, not essential).
This job will be live for 7 days, closing at midday on Monday 26th January. We hope to conduct interviews shortly after that with a view to the successful applicant starting in the role on 22nd February, or shortly afterwards. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

Pay: 25,542.00 per year

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person