Boarding House Parent - Fordingbridge, United Kingdom - Moyles Court School

Moyles Court School

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Fordingbridge, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Welcome to Moyles Court School

Moyles Court wishes to appoint a House Parent to join our Boarding team under the supervision of the Head of Boarding from September 2023.

We are looking for a member of staff who will thrive on supporting the welfare of pupils, as well as the domestic and administrative duties associated with the role.

Applicants need to be able to offer evening and weekend hours with overnight duties, providing the pastoral care that children living away from home require.

All staff have a responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of the boarders and must enjoy and have the ability to engage with young children in a professional yet compassionate manner, demonstrating appropriate boundaries.

You should have experience in either education/ working with young people or experience in a role working in a caring environment.

You should be someone who can be assertive when required but also be able to demonstrate a caring and empathetic nature.

A sense of humour is essential along with good communication skills and a willingness to listen.

Our boarding house is often described as being 'one big family' and is home to children aged 7-16, many of whom are from overseas.

It is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, caring and vibrant community and to play your part in the care and development of our children.

Boarding House Parent Job Description

To help create a culture of warmth, community and support within the boarding house
To work according to the boarding house rota including a combination of days, weekends and overnights as required. Most commonly, two nights on, two nights off
To ensure and model the highest standards of supervision, support and care for boarders
To assist with weekend activity planning and to accompany trips when on duty
Maintain registration documents, laundry rotas, medical supplies and weekly nonkitchen food orders
Support meal time supervision and monitoring of boarders' diet
Support the boarding team in the cultivation of good manners and courtesy
Ensure communal areas are kept tidy and students take a responsibility for keeping their bedrooms tidy and organised
Ensure noticeboards are up todate and presentable
House parents on overnight duties are responsible for the security of the building and front gates
To liaise with form tutors of boarders to keep up to date about how they are doing during the school day, with regard to academic and behavioural progress
Training in all of the above is provided and staff have a responsibility to read the school policies and procedures
To undertake other duties as required by the Head of Boarding/School needs

Person Specification - Houseparent

Essential:

An enthusiastic and approachable nature
A positive motivation to work with children and young people
An ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
A good sense of humour and an optimistic, adaptable style
Punctual timekeeper
Flexible
Good interpersonal skills
Calm and diplomatic
Effective problemsolving skills
Effective judgement and decisionmaking abilities
Wellpresented and professional attire
Good standard of secondary education, particularly numeracy and literacy skills
A team player
Ability to use initiative
Demonstrate honesty, integrity and trustworthiness at all times, with all stakeholders

Desirable:

Experience in the education sector
Previous experience working in an independent boarding school

How to Apply
Applications will be considered on receipt and to be received no later than 19th May 2023.

Equal Opportunities
The School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

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