Summer School Houseparent - Elgin, United Kingdom - Teacheroo

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HOUSE PARENT - FEMALE BOARDING HOUSE


Situated on the beautiful Moray Coast in the North of Scotland, Gordonstoun is widely recognised as the world leader in character education.

We run our own prestigious and well-established Summer School for children aged 8-16 from approximately 40 nationalities.

Each year we create a vibrant international community where our staff play a critical role in creating a happy and formative summer experience for our students.


We are looking for a small number of female Houseparents to lead the pastoral teams within our female boarding houses.

You will be responsible for all aspects of pastoral care for the young people staying in your boarding house, and lead a team of pastoral staff, including an Assistant House Parent, Staff Assistants and Student Leaders.

You will have relevant pastoral experience in an educational, boarding or summer school environment and be able to provide encouragement and support to students, enabling them to fully embrace the wide and varied summer school programme.

You will complete reports on the students and be involved in some excursions and activities.

Summer School operates two courses and staff are required to be available for the duration of one of courses.

2024 dates, including mandatory induction, are:

Course I:
Tues 2nd July - Mon 29th July

Course II:
Wed 10th July - Mon 5th August

Both courses are residential with full board. Competitive Salary.


Application Form - New Senior Staff

Closing date: 30 April 2023


About the School
Gordonstoun is one of the UK's top independent schools for boarding and day pupils aged 4 1⁄2 to 18.

Gordonstoun has been the world leader in character education for over 80 years and was the birthplace of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

At Gordonstoun, we believe that a broader curriculum broadens not only minds but opportunities too.

It is a belief that's served both us and our students well for over 80 years and that has made Gordonstoun the world leader in character education.

Our curriculum, which is unrivaled in breadth, helps every child to achieve their full potential.

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