Assistant Houseparent

Assistant Houseparent Clitheroe, England

Stonyhurst College
Full Time Clitheroe, England 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description

The Assistant Houseparent role is primarily to support the work of the House Parent in taking responsibility for the overall care and welfare of all the pupils in the boarding house.

Their job is to assist in maintaining our high standard of care and ensuring the welfare, happiness, safety and health of all boarding pupils. The Assistant Houseparent must have the ability to help create a stable working and pastoral environment.

A significant timetabled contribution (including at weekends) to other areas of College life is essential e.g. Games coaching and teams management, supporting The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, College Cadet Force, Outdoor Pursuits, Co-curricular Arts. Specific training opportunities shall be provided for certain areas of responsibility and activity.

The Assistant Houseparent will be line managed by the Houseparent, who shall also conduct the Assistant Houseparent’s annual appraisal and performance management review. Additionally, there is a close working relationship with the Assistant Heads who take overall day to day pastoral and academic responsibility for the pupils.

The postholder will contribute to and attend Playroom retreats, Masses and other aspects of the spiritual life of the College.

•Support the Houseparent in ensuring high standards of discipline, tidiness and presentation among pupils.

•Take responsibility for the pastoral care and wellbeing of pupils in their care, as directed by the Houseparent.

•Support the Houseparent in coordinating and staffing leisure activities for pupils, as well as contributing in such ways as deemed appropriate to run co-curricular activities or games.

•Support the Houseparent in ensuring National Minimum Standards for Boarding are met.

•The Houseparent may also ask the Assistant Houseparent to take on some routine administration. The Assistant Houseparent is to be available to assist fully at the beginning and end of terms, at special events and on Parents’ Weekends as required by the Headmaster.

•Support the Houseparent in ensuring all boarders have sufficient rest, and that bed-time and morning routines appropriate to the age group are established and maintained with care.

•Undertake as directed a number of specific tasks/duties within the boarding house.

•Be attentive to the needs of new pupils and help with new pupil induction.

•Attend and sometimes lead Playroom assemblies with the support of senior colleagues.

•Expect to undertake several specific tasks and duties within the Playroom.

•Be on the Playroom supervision duty rota. Always maintain an appropriate adult presence and to be alert to the welfare and wellbeing needs of all pupils.

•To take on some administrative duties within the Playroom as directed by the Assistant Heads and House Parent.

Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Gym membership
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking

Day range:

  • Monday to Friday

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 26/02/2023
Reference ID: Assistant Houseparent
Expected start date: 01/09/2023

Assistant Houseparent
Stonyhurst College

stonyhurst.ac.uk
Clitheroe, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
201 to 500 Employees
School / School District
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