Boarding House Parent

About Nord Anglia Education

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium schools organisation, with more than 81 schools located across 32 countries in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East. Together, our schools educate over 74,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary school.

Our philosophy for education rests on our four pillars of creativity, well-being, excellent academic outcomes, and global connectedness. These are delivered through the innovative use of educational technology to create a personalised 21st-century learning experience for all students.

Every parent wants the best for their child — so do we. Nord Anglia schools deliver high-quality, transformational education and ensure excellent academic outcomes by going beyond traditional learning. Our global scale enables us to recruit and retain world-leading teachers and to offer unforgettable experiences through global and regional events, while our engaging learning environments ensure all of our students love coming to school.

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The College

Oxford International College Brighton is an international day and boarding school opening in Ovingdean, Brighton in September 2023. For the right candidate, this is an exciting and highly rewarding opportunity to lead and develop a new College, shaping its academic trajectory within Nord Anglia’s world-class international network of schools. The College’s curriculum will be based on the proven success of Oxford International College’s three-pronged curriculum model which has led to outstanding academic outcomes; OIC Brighton intends to join OIC Oxford at the top of the UK league tables, preparing our leavers for the most competitive courses at the world’s best universities. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in shaping the College’s opening phase and strategic direction, both in terms of increasing pupil numbers and developing a world-class curriculum.

The Role 

A Boarding House Parent at OIC Brighton will lead a house of Years 9 – 11 or 6th form students. They will be expected to be involved in, and make a pro-active contribution to, the pastoral life of the College and quality of our boarding provision. Their primary role will be in creating and maintaining a happy, safe and supportive environment to support students’ personal development.  

A Boarding House Parent may have some co-curricular or academic responsibilities. They will have responsibilities with regards to safeguarding and child protection. More specifically, they will: 

• Ensure the safeguarding and well-being of students in their care;  
• Deal with issues relating to behaviour and discipline in their Boarding House; 
• Report any concerns to the Head of Boarding and work closely with the Head of Boarding and House Parent team to implement boarding standards and excellent practice.  

Areas of Responsibility 

The associated duties and responsibilities of this position can, generally, be broken down into: Leadership and Management; Operations and Facilities; Student Behaviour, Welfare and Leadership; Communication. The expectations of the role should be read as indicative rather than exhaustive. You should therefore expect to be asked to help colleagues in other tasks or departments when the need arises and/or to take on other tasks and responsibilities for work which you are suitably qualified. 

Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher.  
• Strong academic and intellectual credentials.  
• Excellent record as a teacher and middle or senior leader, with evidence of ability to manage staff and whole school strategic priorities. 
• First Aid training, including in the administration of medicine.  
• Excellent and diverse safeguarding experience and a developed understanding of best practice in safeguarding and student well-being. 
• Experience of working in a boarding school environment. 
• Knowledge of ISAMS and CPOMS is desirable.  
• Knowledge of the legal aspects of handling personal data (GDPR) is desirable.  

Attributes 

•   Highly developed interpersonal and relationship building skills.  
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with high levels of digital competency. 
• Supportive, approachable and positive, with excellent communication skills and a developed ability to empathise.  
• Appreciation and understanding of the context of international education, with sensitivity to the diverse needs of international students and their families. 
• Flexibility and resilience, with a willingness to ‘get stuck in’ to the development of a new school and the demands of shaping and guiding that school in its infancy. 
• A proven track record of working effectively as part of a team and maintaining excellent working relationships with staff and students.  
• Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and remain calm and professional under pressure 
• Ability to take day-to-day decisions within agreed parameters, demonstrating a pro-active approach to problem solving which identifies solutions and opportunities.   
• A genuine commitment to the values and ethos of the College. 
• High levels of personal and professional integrity.  

Other Requirements  

• Commitment to undertake and pass appropriate courses where a need is identified.  
• Resident within the College or within a 12-mile radius of the College (BN2 7BA) 

Responsibility and Reporting relationships 

This role is responsible to the Head of Boarding and Head of Pastoral and Well-Being for all boarding and pastoral matters within the boarding houses, keeping them informed of any significant issues relating to the behaviour and well-being of boarders and boarding staff. 

Role: Full-time, Permanent 

Salary: Competitive  

Other benefits: 

• accommodation is available on campus 
• free meals during term-time 
• access to ‘We Care’ medical and counselling services 
• participation in the ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme 
• fee discounts for children of staff attending OIC Brighton 

Start date: 1 August 2023