Residential House Parent

Boarding Management

Support the House Parent in ensuring high standards of discipline tidiness and presentation among pupils

Take responsibility for the pastoral care and well being of pupils in their care as directed by the House Parent

Support the House Parent 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

The House Parent may also ask the Assistant House Parent to take on some routine administration The Assistant House Parent 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 House Parent in ensuring all boarders have sufficient rest and that bedtime and morning routines appropriate to the age group are established and maintained with care

Undertake as directed a number of specific tasks and duties within the boarding house

Be attentive to the needs of new pupils and help with new pupil induction to provide a safe nurturing and well being environment for boarding students

Monitor boarding students personal academic progress programme of activities and achievements

Provide a high quality of pastoral care in loco parentis listening caring follow up in coordination with the School Counselling department and school nurses when appropriate

Provide a good follow up to each single student and keep the Head of Boarding informed as well as parents

Implement the Boarding House Code of Conduct and House rules ensuring that alongside sanctions rewards are also provided for the deserving boarders

Contribute to the development and expansion of the Boarding Department

Promote acceptance of other cultures from within the Boarding House

Key Responsibilities

Monitor general boarding routine
Care for and supervise students and act in loco parentis
Contribute to the activity program
Communicate effectively with parents agents management and teachers
Ensure the fabric of the House is taken care of

Skills and Competencies

Possession of a teaching qualification would be an asset
Previous experience in pastoral care and previous work experience with children aged 11 to 18
Good interpersonal skills particularly with students
Excellent communication skills Excellent English skills with good knowledge of Spanish
Pressure resilient and well organized

Commitment to Personal and Professional Development

Participate in and fully engage with the schools performance management and appraisal process
Demonstrate continuous professional and personal development through the identification and implementation of individual development plans arising from company and school performance management and appraisal processes
Contribute to wider engagement of colleagues in the marketing and admission function giving support and willingly sharing ideas and materials to promote this.

Commitment and Engagement to the Following Company and Professional Values and Dispositions

Seeking and maximizing opportunity within the organisation For us opportunities need to be meaningful about achieving potential and making progress
Recognizing and pursuing impact within your role For us impact is about making a difference It needs to be immediate positive and lasting
Encouraging and accepting leadership within the organization For us leadership is about considering the teams needs as well as your own setting inspiring examples being supportive and showing real accountability and responsibility
Nurturing and modelling respect in all professional and personal interactions For us respect is about listening being inclusive showing tolerance and getting the little things right
Complying with legal contractual and company requirements including statutory responsibilities Company policies with regards to Health and Safety Equal Opportunities and other relevant legislation

Any other appropriate duties as assigned by the Principal of the School or as directed by the Chief Executive Officer or his Regional Representative

Other Requirements

Contribute positively to the morale and community spirit in the school
Work effectively in different teams supporting other teams when requested by the Principal
Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school
Maintain an up to date knowledge of the schools administrative practices particularly with respect to current software packages
Develop and maintain a knowledge of the schools mission strategic priorities and structures
Any other appropriate duties as allocated by the principal

Promote and adhere to the Nord Anglia Education vision and values

Opportunity for us opportunities need to be meaningful about achieving potential and making progress
Impact for us impact is about making a difference It needs to be immediate positive and lasting
Leadership for us leadership is about considering the teams needs as well as your own setting inspiring examples being supportive and showing real accountability and responsibility
Respect for us respect is about listening being inclusive showing tolerance and getting the little things right