Houseparent (Daytime)

We are seeking a Houseparent to oversee the wellbeing, safety and behaviour of students residing in one of our boarding houses. This part-time, term-time role is based over three days per week, working Monday to Wednesday. The details for this post are as follows: Reference (please quote): 88/26 Salary: £25,951 - £28,634 per annum FTE Actual pay: £15,062 - £16,619 per annum Hours: 08:15 – 17:00 Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 40 weeks per year Contract: Permanent Start Date: TBC Interview Date: Wednesday 1st July Closing Date: Wednesday 24 June 2026 08:00 Information About The PostPeter Symonds is a vibrant sixth form college in Winchester which is proud to be rated by Ofsted as ‘outstanding’ in every respect. We have a large team of committed and talented staff who are at the heart of the success of the College. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Houseparent (Daytime) to join our pastoral team and play a key role in the care and wellbeing of our boarding students. As a Houseparent, you will be responsible for the day-to-day pastoral care, supervision, and support of students living in the boarding house. You will help create a warm, safe, and homely environment where students feel secure, supported, and able to thrive both personally and academically. The role also includes, in collaboration with the other Houseparent (Daytime), line management responsibility for the house cleaning staff. It is a very rewarding role which requires empathy with the needs of young people, a confident manner and good organisational skills. Our staff are at the heart of what we do at the College, we are proudly anti-racist and our motto is ‘Counting in ones’ which applies to staff as well as the students. We offer special leave for various special occasions, support from the Hub, staff-run groups, staff choir, Monday night football, regular staff forums, an inclusive, supportive and kind culture, no expectations to answer emails out of hours (with an automated message to alert