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

Moyles Court School

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Fordingbridge, United Kingdom

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Boarding House Parent (Residential)
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We are looking to appoint a Boarding House Parent from September 2024 (or earlier if possible)_

Boarding House Parent Job Description

Moyles Court wishes to appoint a House Parent to join our Boarding team under the supervision of the Head of Boarding from September 2024.

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.

Job Title
Boarding House Parent (Residential)

Start date
September 2024 (or earlier if possible)

Reports to
Head of Boarding / Deputy Headmaster

Salary
Competitive dependant on qualifications and experience

Other benefits
Rent free accommodation and all meals provided whilst on duty

Idyllic New Forest location

A school that places Wellbeing at its heart

Duties and Responsibilities for a Boarding House Parent

Main Responsibilities

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
To implement school policies including those pertaining to Safeguarding and behaviour
Liaise with cleaning staff
Provide medical assistance for minor illnesses & first aid, and the safe administration of medicines to boarders when deemed necessary
Occasional doctor/hospital visits with the children
Assist & supervise the boarders during prep sessions, meal times and evening activities
Maintain the Handover Log, recording any incidents or information relevant to the follow on staff
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

Responsibilities as a Member of the Moyles Court Community

Contribute to the school community, to support its distinctive mission and ethos and to act as a role model to pupils.
To represent the Learning Support Department at Moyles Court and take part in marketing and liaison activities such as open days and evenings, and events with partner schools.
To take an active part, with all members of staff, in ensuring good relations are made with all members of the local and wider community and that the School is always promoted positively.
Take part, as may be required, in the review, development and management of activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the school.
Engage actively in the performance management review process.
Comply with the school's Health & Safety policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate.
Undertake any other key tasks which the Head may reasonably assign.

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and the school reserves the right to make adjustments to take account of the skills of the successful appointee or vary responsibilities from time to time, as required for the most effective operation of the school.

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