Boarding House Pastoral Assistant
Cheltenham College
Gloucestershire
- £13.16 per hour
- New
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- Salary based on £13.16 per hour plus an additional £1.59 per hour in accrued holiday pay
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 3 November 2024
Job overview
Cheltenham College seeks to fill 2 x Pastoral Assistant (Day Matron) positions on a term-time only basis (33 weeks). The respective working patterns can be found below:
College’s houses offer outstanding pastoral care to day pupils and boarders alike, on a full and flexible basis, 7 days a week. Central to the successful running of the Houses, the Day Matron plays a vital part in a highly rewarding position, requiring dedication and commitment whilst providing first-class pastoral support to pupils. It is key role that helps to ensure a warm, family environment is created for the pupils in our care.
Every House is a small, close-knit community and has a distinctive character all of its own. Houses have an equal amount of year groups within it, with pupils of all ages socialising, mentoring and supporting each other throughout College life. This creates an environment that alleviates homesickness and encourages strong friendships while also fostering a deep sense of House honour and loyalty.
In conjunction with the Houseparent and other House staff, the Day Matron is responsible for the general welfare of the pupils within the House including providing pastoral, medical and domestic support.
Applicants should be organised, with a flexible and willing attitude, excellent interpersonal skills and an aptitude for dealing with young people in a close environment.
Further details of the role can be found in the job description document.
Working pattern 1 (Girls House): 20-30 hours per week
Thursdays and Fridays – 7.30am to 6pm
Alternating Saturdays – 7.30 to 6pm (approximately 12 alternating Saturdays per annum)
Working pattern 2 (Boys House): 30 hours per week
Thursdays/Fridays/Saturdays – 7.30am to 6pm (approximately 24 working Saturdays per annum)
Salary: The salary will be pro rated to reflect the hours you will be working, but is based on a full-time equivalent of £25,662.00 per annum and an underlying hourly rate of £13.16 per hour.
In addition, holiday pay will be accrued at an additional rate of £1.59 per hour with the expectation that appropriate leave will be taken outside of term time
Benefits include:
Free membership to College’s gyms and swimming pool, inclusive lunch available during term time, Executive Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, discounts with local retailers and more. More information about the benefits of working at Cheltenham College can be found here.
HOW TO APPLY
Please indicate within the application or covering letter, which position/working pattern you wish to be considered for.
- Closing date for applications is Sunday, 3 November 2024
- Interviews will take place at the end of the week commencing 4 November 2024
- Please direct any queries to recruitment@cheltenhamcollege.org.
Attached documents
About Cheltenham College
One of the country’s leading coeducational independent schools for both day and boarding pupils, Cheltenham College offers outstanding all round education for pupils from 3 to 18.
While the Senior School (13 – 18) enjoys its beautiful setting and impressive grounds on Cheltenham’s Bath Road, the adjacent Preparatory School ( 3-13) occupies over 15 acres of woodland splendour, with its own lake and numerous sports fields. The youngest children (3-7) enter the wonderfully vibrant pre-prep department called Kingfishers, which has its own cottage and classrooms within the school.
From the age of 3 right through to 18, pupils are immersed into a community that is not only full to the brim of opportunities but importantly, one that is warm, friendly and utterly inclusive. Pastoral care across both schools is consistently highlighted by parents as excellent and the College takes great pride in treating each and every child as an individual. Children therefore develop not only as learners but as independent, confident and responsible young people with a great many talents and skills. They have confidence to question, to challenge, to think.
The breadth of Cheltenham College’s amenities is reflected in the diversity of activities and clubs; the Preparatory School alone offers over 40 clubs, societies and sports. In the Senior School, no pupil can fail to be tempted by the numerous outdoor pursuits, expeditions, community service activities or Humanitarian Aid projects. Around 30 clubs operate weekly in the Senior School, including shooting, eco ventures, pottery and film-making.
A vast number of sports teams are nationally reputed and every year a substantial number of pupils are chosen to represent England. Music also plays a vital part in school life, with pupils able to learn just about every orchestral instrument imaginable as well as participating in numerous choirs, bands and ensembles. Both schools stage several plays a year, from whole school productions to year group performances, and the art and design work (often on display in Thirlestaine House, the College’s very own 19th century mansion and gallery) is quite literally breathtaking.
Crucially, this focus on balanced education also ensures that Cheltenham College gets the very best out of its pupils academically. In the Preparatory School, there is a 100% Common Entrance pass rate and many pupils gain Senior School scholarships. In College, the more stretching iGCSE is offered in Maths, English Literature, Science, History and Geography and over 95% of school leavers go on to their first choice university.
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