ABOUT THE WORTHGATE SCHOOL The Worthgate School offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience to students aged 13+ from all over the world.
Students study for GCSEs, A levels and University Foundation Programmes, and preparing for admission to universities across the country and elsewhere.
We pride ourselves on our approach to teaching and learning, with small class sizes and an informal atmosphere ensuring that students are treated as individuals and build great relationships with staff.
JOB OVERVIEW House Parents at Worthgate school have a truly unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our young people.
The House Parent role is central to the positive social and personal development of students and look after the wellbeing and welfare of our students once the school day is over.
The role is busy and varied and will involve taking part in external trips and running events, and you will be instrumental in helping students to forge valuable friendships and encouraging them to take part in the activity schedule, that makes Worthgate a home form home.
As part of the Boarding team, House Parents create and work in a close-nit community where each member of the team is valued for their contribution to the life of the school and the students.
Bank House Parents do not work on a set rota and may be called in at short notice to cover team sickness or annual leave.
The rota is sent out each week on a Monday and Friday to advertise upcoming vacancies and slots are regularly sent out by the Boarding management team.
This role will require you to be able to work various shift patterns covering day and night shifts both in the week and at weekends.
MAIN RESPONSIBILTIES To share in all aspects of school life, not just those relating to your house.
To secure high standards of pastoral care in all areas and take pride and ownership of Boarding Houses.
To ensure that practices improve the quality of care provided, meet the needs and aspirations of students and raise their standards of achievement.
To understand how our pastoral care contributes to the school's priorities and overall education and achievement of our students.
To familiarise yourself with and have regard for the school mission statement and the school boarding principles and practices, always.
To be familiar with and work in accordance with the policies, procedures and guidelines relating to the school and residential facilities.
The school's Child Protection, staff Code of Conduct, student behaviour and anti-bullying policies.
Please note, the above is not an exhaustive list and a full job description can be shared upon request.
PERSON SPECIFICATION Proactive - able to think on your feet Is energetic and enthusiastic.
Excellent communicator A desire to work with young people and make a difference in their lives Committed to providing a first-class boarding service to our students.
Demonstrates good critical thinking skills Has confidence and respect of peers and superiors.
Creates an open and supportive team climate BENEFITS Cycle to work Scheme Tech Scheme Car Scheme Free flu vaccine through Healthshield Free eye tests Financial wellbeing support via WageStream Employee Assistance Programme Group income protection GP24: GP Access for all Health Cash Plan Death in Service Long service awards Employee referral scheme Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS) CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.
With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China.
Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future.
We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities.
We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world.
This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.
OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Building on our core values Pioneering, Persevering, People We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all.
SAFEGUARDING CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people.
As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines.
This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained.
Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.