Non-Residential House Parent
We are recruiting for House Parent candidates to provide excellent care for boarders at an Oxford based College whilst leading and managing an individual boarding house in accordance with the current minimum Ofsted Framework (SCIFF) and the National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools (5 Sept 2022).
The Role
- Ensure the implementation and maintenance of National Minimum Standards within boarding house practices and processes.
- To help provide a safe and homely environment for boarders in their house and safeguard their welfare.
- Be aware of, and comply with, current health and safety, safeguarding and child protection legislation and procedures, and uphold the school's policy on child protection.
- To partake and ensure the daily registrations are carried out effectively and according to school policy. Any absences immediately tracked down and accounted for.
- Contribute to developing within the students a sense of collective responsibility and sensitivity for the wellbeing of others, encouraging support and help for each other as appropriate.
- Support the provision of some weekend activities for boarding students. For student arrival and departures for vacations or beginning and end of term.
- Be actively involved in the care and welfare of the boarders in the house and nurture a feeling of respect and trust between boarders and staff working in the house.
- Participate in the establishment of a boarding environment which is supportive and provides clear boundaries and expectations of behaviour both individually and to each other.
- Monitor academic behaviour and issues, liaising with teaching staff, and your House boarding team to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to the students' attainment and wellbeing.
- Communicate regularly with your House Manager and AST on issues relating to general welfare and wellbeing of boarding students especially where there are concerns.
You:
- Proven track record in boarding or childcare setting.
- Experience of pastoral care of students in an educational setting.
- Safeguarding experience
- Comprehensive First Aid Training including first response.
- Self-motivated, confident, committed and enthusiastic.
- Full emotional and physical resilience, energy and perseverance.
- Kind, patient, friendly and approachable, with flexibility and empathy.
- Passionate about the development of young people.
Hours of Work:
Approximately 40 hours per week based on a 2 week rota (including 2-3 evenings per week and every other weekend)
There is flexibility in the hours and part time can be offered
Salary: £24,000 - £28,000 (depending on hours & experience)
Other benefits:
- Free meals during term-time • Access to counselling services • Access to Employee Assistance Programme • Participation in the 'Cycle to Work' scheme • Eyecare vouchers
Interviews: ASAP
Start: September 2024
Responsible Consultant: Kelly Bothomley