ABOUT BOSWORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL Bosworth Independent School is a relatively small school of approximately 300 students.
This enables us to offer a supportive family atmosphere, where students and staff can enjoy their work and thrive as valued people and professionals.
Our ethos is one that believes in the importance of the individual and celebrates success regardless of the level.
Students come from a wide variety of countries and are motivated and aspirational, mostly aiming for Russell Group and Oxbridge.
OVERVIEW OF THE JOB House Parents at Bosworth School have a truly unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our young people and you will be a supervising adult presence in the Boarding House, committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of our boarding students and assisting them in their daily lives.
The House Parent role is central to the positive social and personal development of our students.
House Parents look after the wellbeing and welfare of our students once the school day is over.
The role is busy and varied and will involve organising and running activities.
You will be instrumental in helping students to forge valuable friendships by encouraging them to take part in activities.
We are currently looking to appoint a number of Bank House Parents to our boarding team working on a zero-hour basis covering shifts as required; various shifts are available including evenings, weekends and overnight shifts.
Please note, sleep ins may be required for the better performance of your duties.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB As a member of the Boarding team, you should carry out your role to support the needs of the students you work with and the School in general: Wake every student in the morning for breakfast and morning welfare check, and inspect student bedrooms, filling in appropriate paperwork Monitor the students' welfare and behaviour and report any problems to the Head of Boarding Supervise students' Prep hour when required Report student illness promptly to the School Nurse in the mornings.
If emergency attention is required, call the emergency number or call an Ambulance Ensure the smooth running of the boarding house generally in accordance with the Staff Handbook to maintain a friendly, welcoming and happy environment At weekends, to help the domestic team with maintaining general cleanliness and tidiness in the boarding house To ensure a visible presence in and around the premises of the boarding house at all times when on duty Please note, this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties.
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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.