Pastoral Houseparent

House Parent – Independent Day & Boarding Secondary School - Lambeth

ROLE: House Parent – Secondary School

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 44 hours per week (closed for Christmas and summer holidays)

PAY: £27,143 per annum

Start Date: January 2025

LOCATION: Lambeth

As an independent co-educational day and boarding and day school we are looking to recruit a House Parent to join our dynamic team.

Our Independent Secondary School is a place of diverse thinking and influences housed in a futuristic building with cutting edge facilities. With a caring, supportive and student-focused environment, students benefit from amazing learning and teaching opportunities for students aged 13 – 19 years old.

As a House Parent, you will be assisting students’ academic and holistic development, ensuring that students are safe, secure and successful. You will need to have strong pastoral care skills and previous experience.

If this House Parent sounds like the ideal role for you, then please read on below to find out further information!

Details about the House Parent role:

Working across KS3 – KS5

Member of the Boarding Team

Leading one of the boarding ‘house’, looking after the welfare and personal development of students within boarding

Working with the pastoral team to monitor boarders

Some overnight duties – accommodation provided

Building and maintaining strong relationships with parents, guardians and agents

Maintain student files including records of behaviour, sanctions, rewards, medical history, medical assistance given etc.

Supporting the school’s ethos encouraging achievement and high standards for all students

Strong pastoral care experience required

Proven track record of working with young people in a boarding or residential environment

Excellent communication & IT skills

First Aid trained ideal

Good interpersonal skills

Team player, but also able to work autonomously

School Details – House Parent

Graded ‘Outstanding’ by OFSTED

Named as one of the top schools in the UK

First class teaching and wellbeing support

Unique learning opportunities

Extensive co-curricular programme

Strong record of academic success

Fantastic modern facilities

Wide range of learning platforms available

Committed and enthusiastic staff

Continuing professional development and INSET training

Access to onsite gym and pool

Excellent public transport links – access to Bakerloo and Jubilee lines, as well as rail (SWR and southeastern)

 If you are interested in this House Parent opportunity, interviews can be arranged immediately!

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this House Parent opportunity by sending your CV to Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant, if shortlisted.

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House Parent – Independent Day & Boarding Secondary School – Lambeth