Girls' Houseparent & After School Club Leader

Role Profile

We are seeking to appoint a Girls’ Houseparent and After School Club Leader.

Our Houseparents play a vital pastoral role, ensuring the smooth running of our boarding houses. Their primary role is to provide outstanding pastoral care; and a caring, nurturing, happy and organised boarding environment, for our boarders. The successful candidate will be required to live on site and will benefit from self-contained accommodation (one double bedroom, bathroom, open plan kitchen/dining room and living room) within the boarding house.

The After School Club Leader aspect of the role involves managing our Pre-Prep After School Club provision for children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. The successful candidate will work closely with our Pre-Prep team, providing an exciting and engaging After School Club provision.

Applications are invited from candidates who are forward-thinking and big-hearted, who model great drive and enthusiasm.

Remuneration and Benefits

The successful candidate can expect:

·           Competitive salary, pension and holiday benefits.

·           An employee assistance programme with extensive support in relation to wellbeing and wellness, finance and legal, work and personal issues, as well as a wide range of rewards and discounts.

·           Complimentary use of the School’s staff gym and Sports Centre.

·           Delicious meals in our Dining Hall during term time.

·           To join a delightful team and exceptional working environment.

·           Generous staff school fee discount.

Hours of Work

This role is term time only (with a few days worked at the start and end of each term). The required hours of work are as follows.

Houseparent:

·           3 overnight boarding duties each week (spread across Monday to Friday) from 18.00 until 08.15 the next morning.

·           Boarding duties every other weekend from 12.30 on Saturday until 08.15 on Monday morning.

After School Club Leader:

15.30 to 18.00 Monday to Thursday and 15.30 to 17.00 on Friday. There will also be some preparation/administration time required for the role but this can be worked flexibly.

Start Date

April 2024 ideally but we can accommodate a later start date if needed.

Application Process

For full details of the role and application process, please see the attached Applicant Information Pack.

Diversity and Inclusion

Port Regis is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates, including candidates wishing to work flexibly or requiring reasonable adjustments.