Assistant Houseparent Job
I am working with an outstanding coeducational boarding and day preparatory school located in an idyllic village setting near Godalming in Surrey.
The school is at a very exciting stage in its development and they are seeking a kind and caring Assistant Houseparent to join their team from January 2025.
The Role:
Reporting to the Head of Boarding, Housemaster/mistress the aim of the Assistant House Parents is to support the smooth running of the boarding house and to create a homely, happy and stable atmosphere. The Assistant Houseparent should be in sympathy with the ethos and aims of the school.
The role operates across both boarding houses. There may be scope for the successful candidate to contribute more broadly and in wider areas of school life.
1. Supporting the Housemaster/mistress in the running of the boarding houses
2. Sharing in the pastoral care of the boarders, including spending time with the boarders playing a game, reading a story, helping with homework, chatting and listening etc
3. Punctual attendance in carrying out duties according to the rota
4. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of pastoral and medical matters
5. Keeping good communications with parents and being a friendly voice at the end of the telephone when concerned parents call
6. Looking after boarders in sick bay /medical room
7. Maintaining accurate...