Boarding House Leader
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The Hammond
Cheshire West and Chester
- £26,000 - £29,500 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 8 December 2023
Job overview
JOB PURPOSE
As resident Boarding House Leader you will be a presence in boarding helping to lead the supervision and guidance of staff for the safety and welfare of all boarding students. You will work with the Head of Student Support and the Operations Manager to manage efficiently your house, providing for the safety, good discipline and pastoral well-being of boarding pupils conducive to learning and growth.
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
•To be resident within the House at all times during term time (excluding off duty time) and to be responsible for the general welfare and personal development of all the boarders in your house with expert knowledge and application of the National Minimum Standards for Boarding.
• To rigorously ensure your house complies with regulations outlined in the National Minimum Standards, Independent Schools Regulations and other relevant legislation.
•To create a ‘home away from home’ experience for all boarders.
•To get to know each of the boarders as individuals.
•To manage the relevant staff, ensuring excellent academic and pastoral care for the boarders.
•To promote excellent working relationships with parents and guardians and to respond to their concerns.
•To be on call to support any situation that may arise within your house, at any time.
•To play an active part in marketing the school through attendance at, all relevant marketing events (on or off site) and through giving tours for prospective parents.
•To support all main School performance events through attendance and welcoming parents and guests proactively.
•To be a positive member of the wider School Community, always promoting the highest professional standards.
•To maintain high personal standards of prompt arrival for House responsibilities and events, and appropriate professional appearance.
Hours
Working days will be split into mornings, afternoons and evenings and there will be at least four hours off duty each working day. There will be one full day and night off per week during the week. Weekends will vary depending on School activities but will always include one full weekend off her per half term (Exeat). The House Leader will be required to work until all residential duties have been completed on exeat and half-term Fridays, and to prepare for the new academic school year.
If you would like any further information please do contact us on 01244 305350 or employment@thehammond.co.uk to discuss further.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications. To formally apply please complete an application form and equal opps form and return to employment@thehammond.co.uk
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About The Hammond
The Hammond School is a school with a difference. It gives young people with a variety of talents and interests a chance to develop a freedom of expression, self discipline and a life-long love of learning.
Our teachers and support staff form a dedicated, energetic and caring team, who work to encourage the individual child's learning style, and make their time at school an enjoyable experience.
At The Hammond School, we aim to help all our pupils achieve their goals. We want them to reach their full academic potential whilst encouraging their creativity through Dance, Drama or Music.
The rich cultural tradition at The Hammond supports the dynamic, academic and creative mix of the school, and all pupils benefit from the interests and talents of their peers.
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