Job Description

The Role

The Houseparent (Hp) is a vital member of the academic and pastoral management structure at Fettes. The Hp is the most significant figure in the House organisation and is directly responsible for all aspects of the life of the students' welfare, academic and general development, health, safety and discipline in their House. House staff have responsibility for the safeguarding of all the students in their House and work with the Deputy Head (Pastoral) and the Pastoral Leadership Team to ensure wellbeing concerns are acted on promptly and dealt with appropriately.


The Houseparent is the first point of contact for parents of students in their House whom they keep informed about any issues of importance.


The Hp is responsible for organising and monitoring the Tutorial system within House, allocating Tutors (c. 6-8 tutors per house), assessing individual students' progress regularly with each Tutor and liaising where necessary with other members of staff.


Main Responsibilities

Please see full for duties and responsibilities for this role.


About the school/organisation

ABOUT FETTES

Fettes College is a leading HMC co-educational boarding and day school close to the heart of Edinburgh. It has a strong tradition of academic, sporting and cultural excellence underpinned by outstanding pastoral care. Fettes opened its doors in 1870 and became fully co-educational in 1980: it is now an independent school of some 785 students. There are 594 students in the Senior School (13-18 years) and 191 students in the Preparatory School (7-13 years). Fettes follows the English curriculum of GCSEs, and the dual pathway of A Levels and IB. Our full-boarding ethos ensures weekends are vibrant and fun.



The academic staff in the Senior School consists of the Head and 91 full-time members of the Common Room. Our Prep School shares the same site and consists of a further 29 full-time teaching staff. Fettes is a collaborative community in which every member is working towards fully realising their potential whilst supporting those around them.


The school stands on a stunning and secure 100-acre site, but still within walking distance of Edinburgh's city centre. The historic main building holds the Chapel, Library, the English, Classics and History Departments as well as the Medical Centre and two boarding houses. A large purpose-built teaching block (the Spens Building) houses Art, Modern Languages, Mathematics, Economics, Geography and Music. The Theatre, Science Laboratories and Dining Hall are adjacent. The Preparatory School and seven further boarding houses (including a purpose-built co-educational U6th House) are also on the campus. Our sports facilities (including extensive playing fields, two all-weather pitches and a private Health Club) are excellent.


We have a commitment to build even more ground-breaking facilities, including a Wellbeing Centre and construction of new Science and Innovation buildings.


As well as our teaching staff we employ over 220 Operational Staff across the many departments, including Estates, Security, Housekeeping, Finance, Admissions and Marketing with a pervading sense of community amongst staff, students and parents alike.

OUR VISION

We have created and developed a bold new vision for Fettes, one which focuses on what we believe Fettesians should aspire to be, the skills they will need in life and the impact we want them to make in the world.


We have called this vision Fettes Moving Forward: A place to live. A place to learn. A place to grow. You can find out more about the vision - and how it shapes and informs Fettes' future at www.fettes.com/vision


Please also watch (with sound on) our film below - Ode to Place - which complements the vision and captures the ethos of Fettes College and what a Fettes education means.

THE AIMS OF THE COLLEGE

Fettes College will ensure that our students:

Feel valued and respected as individuals Receive the highest possible quality of education, engaging them in rigorous and relevant opportunities in a dynamic curriculum that creates lifelong learners Feel safe, have a sense of personal worth, are thoughtful and considerate of the needs of others, while possessing a willingness to take on responsibility Are encouraged to stretch and challenge themselves Develop a sense of self-confidence, integrity, emotional resilience, loyalty, good manners, leadership skills and teamwork Value a sense of community Are surrounded by inspirational caring staff Feel represented and are provided with equal opportunities regardless of gender, identity, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity or religion.
"Our Students will leave the school knowing themselves, looking out for others, capable of thinking critically and ready to make a positive mark on their rapidly changing world. They will be bold and visionary yet compassionate; they will possess a global perspective and be ready to embrace the opportunities of the future" Helen Harrison, Head




Package Description

Accommodation


The Houseparent will be required to live within the boarding house. The spacious accommodation will be provided free of any charges for rent, heat or light.


Salary


Fettes College has its own salary scales and the salary paid will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. In addition to the salary scale there is an annual Houseparent allowance of 13,350.