Boarding House Parent
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Tettenhall College
Wolverhampton
- Expired
- Salary:
- Commensurate with experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Autumn Term
- Apply by:
- 28 April 2025
Job overview
We are seeking to employ a full-time, primarily non-teaching Boarding House Parent to manage the girls’ boarding house which accommodates pupils from 10-18 years of age. This is a key role within the College and follows the increasing development and popularity of boarding. The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for working with young people.
The post comes with accommodation, which is available all year round, and applications from teaching and non-teaching backgrounds are both welcome. Please note that this is a primarily a non-teaching role and, whilst applications from teachers are welcomed, we cannot guarantee a teaching timetable.
The House Parent is responsible to the Head of Boarding for the academic, pastoral and spiritual welfare of the boarders in the House, for their discipline and moral guidance. The House Parent is also responsible for the safety, hygiene and sound maintenance of the House.
The role is described best as being “in loco parentis” and is expected to offer the same level of care and attention as a good parent.
The House Parent provides a personal link between the boarders and parents/guardians and academic staff.
To apply, please fully complete an employment application form and return, along with your CV, to head@tettcoll.co.uk
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About Tettenhall College
- Tettenhall College
- Wood Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton
- West Midlands
- WV6 8QX
- United Kingdom
Founded in 1863, Tettenhall College is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school providing continuous quality education from 2 to 18 years. The College is situated in the picturesque village of Tettenhall and stands in 33 acres of stunning grounds and woodland.
The commitment to providing the very best facilities is matched by the energy and passion of well-qualified staff. Small class sizes throughout the College ensure individual attention for each pupil and the flourishing international boarding houses bring a welcome global multicultural element to our community.
A substantial investment programme has created outstanding facilities for the next era of Tettenhall College: modern en-suite study-bedrooms, a state of the art study centre, a sixth form common room, a library, a multi-purpose all-weather sports facility and squash courts. These investments complement the already impressive facilities of the Victorian Towers Theatre; a charming Victorian indoor heated swimming pool; extensive sports fields and modern IT facilities.
The school places a strong emphasis on development of the individual in a supportive environment and has an excellent reputation for its pastoral care. Academic results are consistently high with 100% of students going to their first choice university. Strong links with the local community and businesses ensure highly sought-after work placements with major companies.
The School is recognised for its personalised education, offering strong support for all abilities including those pupils who have additional learning needs.
There is a strong commitment to providing a rich and varied extra-curricular programme and all staff who join will be expected to play a full part in its delivery.
Our values of Ambition, Opportunity, Creativity, Community and Character are the focal point of everything we do at Tettenhall College, with a mission of helping every child to release their potential.
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