House Parent

Overview We are currently looking for caring and an enthusiastic House Parents to join our outstanding boarding team. As a House Parent, your role will be to provide top quality pastoral care and academic support for our students, making them feel part of our college community and encouraging them in their journey towards independent living at university and beyond. The role will involve upholding student welfare, maintaining discipline and assisting students with their academic time management and study skills. You will support the students’ development; socially, emotionally and physically. Success will depend on building a positive relationship with students and delivering a high level of ‘duty of care’. Main duties and Key Responsibilities: Pastoral and Academic Development of Boarders Know each student personally and be concerned for their development – academic, social and personal welfare. Management of House information and systems by ensuring that the student notice-boards are kept up to date; signing in/out procedures are adhered to; visitor times are regulated; non-smoking or alcohol policies are maintained. Planning, running and supporting after school and weekend activities such as clubs, sports, trips, in and around Cambridge as well as further afield. Organising social activities some evenings for the students in the house to create a community spirit. Conduct wake up calls to ensure that students attend school on time. Checking student rooms each night, ensuring that all students are in their rooms by the curfew time. Following up on any attendance and lateness issues. Ensure that the behaviour and attendance policies are being followed. Supporting the House Matron/Matron in cases of student illness or injury by providing first aid, administering of medication, medical support and escorting students to emergency and routine medical appointments as required. Maintaining accurate medical records for students including being aware of any student i