Head of Junior House
Ampleforth College
North Yorkshire
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 26 November 2024
Job overview
Salary: Depending on qualifications and experience.
Closing date: Tuesday 26th November 2024, midday
Interviews: Friday 29th November 2024
Start Date: January 2025
Founded in 1802 and set in a beautiful Yorkshire valley, Ampleforth College is the world’s foremost Catholic boarding school, welcoming girls and boys of all faiths aged 11-18. Each student’s unique talents are recognised and nurtured within a welcoming community rooted in Benedictine values. At its foundation, the basic mission of a Catholic School is to invite young people into a transforming encounter with Christ through the life of the Christian Community. This gift is realised in Catholic Education as a place where children grow in:
- self-knowledge
- self-acceptance
- self-gift
We seek to appoint a practising Roman Catholic to start in January 2025 as Head of Junior House. The Head of Junior House represents academic and pastoral support for all students within the House and is responsible for all aspects of safety, welfare and formation of the students in their care. This is a demanding and immensely rewarding role where no two days are ever the same. This is a residential role.
St Edward’s & St Wilfrid’s is our co-educational Junior House for Years 7 & 8 students, where every girl and boy feels loved and part of a family. It serves as an excellent steppingstone in preparation for the Senior School. In this family environment the children are at the centre of everything we do; they feel at home and secure, and able to achieve their best.
The successful candidate will have a PGCE or equivalent; any relevant subject offered by Ampleforth College will be acceptable. Houseparent’s teach a reduced timetable of about half, and many Houseparent’s contribute to games or co-curricular activities.
We are seeking an experienced teacher who is interested in the formation of young people and in developing a culture of delight in learning within the house.
The position comes with family accommodation and a range of benefits shown below.
We offer the following benefits:-
- Free meal during working hours
- A generous Bounty scheme for referral of new staff
- Free car parking on site
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- 10% Staff Discount at Ampleforth Abbey Shop and Tearooms
- Discounted gym membership
Should you have any questions regarding this position or would like further information, please contact Jon Mutton, Headmaster Elect at jbm@ampleforth.org.uk
Please return completed application forms to employment@ampleforth.org.uk
St Laurence Education Trust and Ampleforth College are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices and procedures reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks.
The Head of Junior House will be a key leader for the personal flourishing and formation of the young people in their care. The range of responsibilities is set out in the school policies, of which the Safeguarding of Children is paramount.
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About Ampleforth College
Set in a beautiful Yorkshire valley, Ampleforth’s location is a huge asset. There are few better places for young people to grow up. Some describe it as a teenage heaven, with a vast amount of space, a huge range of activities and facilities, and lots of friends with which to share the experience and have fun. Our students love being here and Old Amplefordians frequently come back to visit the community and our stunning valley.
Ampleforth is full boarding with students from all over the UK, Europe and the rest of the world. We rejoice in being culturally diverse with many different languages spoken. There is a strong House structure with 7 boys / girls houses and 1 co-ed junior house for Years 7 and 8. Each has dedicated staff (Housemistress / master, Chaplain, Matron, Tutors, and support team) and are real homes where children in different year groups mix and form lasting friendships with each other and with staff - their second family. Full boarding engrains a deep sense of community and provides a rich experience, allowing students to immerse themselves in everything the school has to offer. Four-day long exeats provide breaks to go home with families often visiting at weekends too.
Lessons and sports fixtures run from Monday to Saturday with a broad and varied programme of activities, events and social life in the evenings and weekends, as well as one afternoon devoted entirely to activities. We offer a remarkable range, from every type of musical ensemble (including bagpipe band), CCF, drama, art, sports, community work and fundraising for the school charity, to countryside pursuits, Landrover restoration, gardening, cooking, and numerous academic societies. With fantastic facilities - a sports centre, acres of pitches and courts, indoor and outdoor shooting ranges, equestrian school, dance studio, theatre, our own shoot, and fishing lakes - all can discover and develop their interests and talents. Everyone attends Mass on Sundays with prayers twice daily as well as retreats, Chaplaincy and Lectio.
Our academic results are impressive and show that every student is inspired to reach their potential. Beyond academic excellence, to ensure they leave school ready for the challenges ahead, our approach is to coach students to become increasingly independent in their thinking, learning and coping and so develop the skills critical to flourishing in life.
Ampleforth offers a Compass for Life. Catholic education and Benedictine principles, the basis of successful education all over Europe for centuries, provide a foundation that is forward thinking, inclusive, and meets the needs of 21st century students. Recognising that every person is of equal value and has unique talents, our duty is to draw out these talents so that each student becomes the very best version of themselves. The principles of Benedictine community living teach us that we are made better through our relationships with others. As individuals thrive, so does the community - and our community is very strong and welcoming. Our students are inspired to become thoughtful, caring and considerate citizens.
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