Night House Parent - Cambridge, United Kingdom - CATS Global Schools

CATS Global Schools

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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ABOUT CATS COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE AND CSVPA

CATS College and CSVPA offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience to students aged 14+ from all over the world.

CATS students live and work at the custom-built Cambridge campus, studying for GCSEs, A levels and University Foundation Programmes, and preparing for admission to universities across the country and elsewhere.

CSVPA students study in buildings in the heart of the City of Cambridge on courses ranges from Pre-Foundation to Masters Levels.

We pride ourselves on our approach to teaching and learning, with small class sizes and an informal atmosphere ensuring that students are treated as individuals and build great relationships with staff.

OVERVIEW OF THE JOB

This is a Waking Night Shift, and you will be a supervising adult presence in the boarding house that is committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of our international boarding students and assist them in their daily lives, working on a six-week shift pattern.

REPORTS TO
You will be directly responsible to the Deputy Head of Boarding. You will work within the framework set by and under the general direction of the Principal.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

As a member of the Boarding Team, you should carry out your role to support the needs of the students you work with and the College in general.

You will:

Monitor the students' welfare and behaviour through the night and report any problems in the residence to the house leader.
Conduct Internal and External Patrols of the boarding premises throughout the night.
Assist students with illness and reporting promptly to the Health centre in the mornings. If emergency attention is required, to call an Ambulance and report.
Ensure the smooth running of the boarding house generally in accordance with the student handbook to maintain a friendly, welcoming and happy environment
Reporting any maintenance issues through the college system
To always ensure a visible presence in and around the premises of the boarding house when on duty
Help with student arrivals, student induction and departures when required
Attend termly induction and regular staff training sessions.
Provide administrative support for the House Leaders as requested.

As part of your wider role within the college, you will also:

Follow the guidelines of the staff handbook
Support the College and its leadership
Continue personal development as agreed
Engage actively in the performance review process
Comply with any reasonable request from the Principal to undertake work not specified in this job description
Be courteous to colleagues and parents and to provide a welcoming environment for all visitors to the College
Maintain standards of ethics and behaviour in and out of College

In particular, you will:

Treat students with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect
Have regard for the need to safeguard students' wellbeing
Show tolerance of and respect for the rights of others
Maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality
Help to create and maintain a safe working environment for everyone
Develop and maintain a full understanding of current child protection procedures.
Understand and act within the relevant College, national and statutory frameworks

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The job requires that you have:

The ability to work with, care for and supervise young people
High levels of energy, an even temper, and a sense of humour
Confidence in spoken and written English
Confidence to reprimand and/or report students who are not adhering to the College rules
Ability to relate to young people
Ability and willingness to work in a multicultural environment
Willingness to work unsociable hours
Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to work as a team member and lead by example
Ability to be proactive, flexible, and reliable

AND FINALLY

CATS Colleges is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect everyone connected with the College/s to share this commitment.

We operate a number of different educational brands:

CATS Colleges in Cambridge, Canterbury, and London; CATS Academy in Boston; CSVPA and Stafford House English language schools and study holidays.

We benefit from being part of a global team focused on teaching and learning.