Residential Boarding Tutor
Padworth College
West Berkshire
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- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Autumn Term 2024
- Apply by:
- 31 August 2024
Job overview
Padworth College, a co-educational boarding and day school for international and British students aged 13-18 years, has the following full time vacancy:
Boarding House Tutor
We seek a responsible, patient and compassionate individual with a good sense of humour to join our boarding team. Willingness to get involved in all aspects of school life is essential, including evenings and weekends. .
The role would suit those considering a career in education, having perhaps had some relevant or other experience working in teams. It offers variety and the successful applicant will learn how to deal with many different situations and eventualities relating to pastoral care, developing initiative in the process. The role provides good preparation for those considering a career in pastoral care or teaching.
The role comes with a competitive salary, subject to experience; 5% pension contributions; accommodation; and all meals and bills (during term time). The postholder will be required to commit 5.5 days per week during term time, with some attendance at the start and end of term and a few weeks in the summer. Ideally, the candidate will hold a UK driving licence.
Early applications are encouraged. Interviews will be held as soon as possible. We reserve the right to offer the post at any stage in the appointment process or not to offer the post.
If you have any questions regarding the role please contact us by emailing recruitment@padworth.com
Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@padworth.com together with a covering letter. CVs without an application form will not be accepted.
Padworth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people so the post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
About Padworth College
Located in Reading, Berkshire, Padworth College is a co-educational independent senior school. First established in 1963, the school became co-educational in 2005. The school has around 100 pupils aged 14-19, making it far smaller than the average secondary school. Padworth College occupies an 18-acre site, and is mainly housed in an 18th Century manor house. Despite this, the school can boast of a wide range of modern, high-quality teaching and recreational facilities. The school primarily accepts boarding pupils, although a small number of day pupils are in attendance.
Headteacher
Mr Crispin Dawson
Values and Vision
Padworth College seeks to provide a unique education for its pupils. The school has no uniform, with all staff members being referred to by their first names. The school is committed to providing students with the greatest amount of freedom possible within a work environment, encouraging pupils to be actively involved and guiding their educations, as well as take an intellectual curiosity in their studies. The school has a high number of international students, and provides strong support in ordered to help them develop their English-language skills and help them form a strong school community.
ISI Inspection
“The school is very successful in meeting its aims. The large majority of pupils are working in English as their second language and, as such, their achievements and learning are good. Pupils achieve good results in national examinations and make excellent progress overall. They benefit from a good curriculum, appropriate to their specific needs, although provision for physical education and sport is limited.”
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