Dean Close Preparatory School is looking to appoint a new Residential Pastoral Assistant for our boarding and day prep school. We are looking for this position to start in either April 2025 or September 2025, and it will be a fixed-term contract for 12 months.
The Residential Pastoral Assistant assists the House Parents in the day-to-day care and wellbeing of the children.
The Residential Pastoral Assistant is involved in the everyday running of the House. While their main role is to build positive relationships with the pupils in their care, they will also assist with laundry, supervise the children at different points throughout the day, help with daily jobs in the House, and take part in school outings and trips at weekends, as well as getting involved in all aspects of a thriving Boarding School life.
The Residential Pastoral Assistant will care for the children when they are unwell and support them in their daily lives. As such, they will act as a kind of "big sister/favourite aunt," interacting with them on both the fun side of life and being their confidant, offering a support system in the more emotional aspects of their lives.
Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.
The Foundation:
Dean Close Foundation is a growing, vibrant and diverse family of independent schools and nurseries, uniting around a shared vision and set of values. These spring from the origins of Dean Close School, which was founded in 1886 in memory of Dean Francis Close, Rector of Cheltenham and educational philanthropist. The Christian ethos of that original school continues today, where the aim is that every child should be given the opportunities to flourish, underpinned by its core values of courage, contribution, and love which are the guiding principles behind its educational vision. The Foundation currently has five schools and six nurseries within its group, creating a strong community that can share best practices, resources, and a secure future.
Dean Close Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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