Head of House - Oxford, United Kingdom - Nord Anglia Education

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Description

Date:5 Jan 2024
Location:
Oxford, GB
Job ID:460
School:Oxford Sixth Form College
Company:Nord Anglia Education-Job Description

Job Title:
Head of House

Reports to:
Director of Boarding

Job Purpose

The Head of House is responsible to the Director of Boarding and pastoral care of all boarding students and, in particular, ensuring that both directly and through effective management of the House Parents, that all boarding staff provide a happy and welcoming environment in which students can enjoy their boarding experience.
The Head of House will perform a key role in the College's student boarding provision through their management of the College's boarding houses and line management of House parents and will work closely with the Director of Boarding and Facilities Manager to ensure the that is fully compliant with the National Minimum Standards (NMS) for boarding schools.

Key Duties

To support the Principal, Vice Principal and Director of Boarding in the development of boarding at the College
Monitor, oversee and maintain the welfare, safety, discipline, and pastoral wellbeing of all members of the boarding house.
Ensure the implementation and maintenance of National Minimum Standards within the boarding house practices and processes.
Assist the Director of Boarding in the planning and preparation for and overseeing boarding inspections.
Be part of the safeguarding team, be aware of all aspects of safeguarding and attend relevant training; make appropriate referrals to the College's Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Organising the boarding routines with the cooperation and support of the boarding staff to ensure the security, safety, and wellbeing of all boarders, appropriate to the age of the boarders. Support and share day to day tasks with the boarding staff where necessary.
Communicating regularly and effectively with the Director of Boarding and senior tutors on issues relating to the general welfare of boarders, in particular matters causing concern
To set, supervise and monitor houseparent duty rotas to ensure there is adequate and appropriate supervision in the boarding house.
Establish and maintain appropriate standards for boarders of discipline and behaviour
Plan in advance weekend activities for boarders within agreed cost limits agreed and ensuring that the relevant staff on duty are fully briefed to carry out the planned activity.
Being present, before and after each term to ensure that arrangements and facilities for boarders returning or leaving are in place or properly closed down.
Assist the Director of Admissions with the allocation of boarders to boarding houses and rooms within each boarding house
Meeting formally with senior tutors to review all matters affecting the welfare of boarders
Be a presence daily within the boarding houses to allow boarders to give their thoughts and feelings regarding their boarding experience
Ensure students' medical needs are fully met by the boarding team.
Appraise House parents in line with the College's performance review system
Assist the Facilities Manager to ensure the implementation of Health and Safety recommendations as detailed within the College's health and safety and educational visits policies
Be abreast and keep updated on all boarding legislation
To be on call outside of normal working hours as per an agreed schedule

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.