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.

Supporting the Housemaster/mistress in the running of the boarding houses
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
Punctual attendance in carrying out duties according to the rota
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of pastoral and medical matters
Keeping good communications with parents and being a friendly voice at the end of the telephone when concerned parents call
Looking after boarders in sick bay /medical room
Maintaining accurate records in the administration of medical attention and medication
Accompanying pupils to hospital or dental appointments as required
Providing first aid on some match days
Helping the boarders pack and unpack
Overseeing the tidiness of the boarders’ changing room lockers
Attending the boarding staff meeting
Attending both statutory training and any other training deemed necessary for the role
Where duties permit, supporting the school by attending communal events and major school events
Any other reasonable requests or duties made by the Housemaster/mistress or the person acting in a capacity as the Housemaster/mistress.

You:

Qualifications and experience
Good education
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Experience working with children from 7-13
Excellent inter-personal skills, empathetic, caring, kind and compassionate.
The initiative to work their own, and the sensitivity to work as part of a team
Reliability and integrity
Energy and enthusiasm

Hours: approx 50 hours per week (term time only)

Benefits: Free accommodation provided within in the grounds, all meals whilst on duty catered for as well as all bills.

Salary: Up to £24,000 GPA

Interviews: ASAP

Start: January 2025

Consultant: Kelly Bothomley (kellyb@greycoatlumleys.co.uk)