Boarding Housemistress/Housemaster
Bede's Senior School
East Sussex
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 3 February 2023
Job overview
Bede’s Senior School is looking to appoint an outstanding professional with a proven track record in pastoral care, and with strong personal skills, to become a member of our team of Boarding Housemasters and Housemistresses (Hms) in September 2023.
The successful candidate will be responsible for one of our two Girls Boarding Houses. You will play a key role in the pastoral leadership of the school alongside the other Hms. As an Hm you will be innovative, adaptable and an enabler. You will have high expectations of behaviour and courtesy, and you will be understanding of the challenges facing adolescents.
Your holistic responsibility for the pupils in your care will be vital as they grow and develop. It is your overview of their pastoral and academic lives that is vital in supporting their success. You will be led and be supported by a house community of two resident colleagues (your deputy and a tutor), non-resident tutors, and an outstanding matron team.
You will be someone who is committed to continued professional development, notably in boarding practice. The equivalent to the BSA Accredited Practitioner Level 2 or above is highly desirable.
Bede’s celebrates the importance of each child under our care being given the opportunity to enjoy a vibrant learning experience; we seek to develop a kind-hearted community in which we enhance the lives of those around us. The Hms within the school are key to making this happen and to allowing pupils to find joy in their pursuit of brilliance.
Bede’s offer a range of benefits including:
- Competitive rates of pay
- A generous company pension with salary sacrifice options
- Group Life Cover - 5 x annual salary
- Free use of School gym & pool facilities / discounted nationwide gym membership
- Eye care vouchers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Free onsite parking at the Senior School
- A free lunch provided each day & much more!
To apply, please complete an Application Form and return it to recruitment@bedes.org with a covering letter.
Closing date: 9.00am on Friday, 3rd February 2023.
Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our students and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
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About Bede's Senior School
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Bede’s Senior School, located in Hailsham, East Sussex is an independent, co-educational, secondary school for children aged between 13 and 19. It was founded in 1979 by Peter Pyemont. The building covers 140 acres of the Sussex Downs. It is both a day and boarding school. There are approximately 125 girls and 173 boys at the school at present. It was established in 1895 in Eastbourne as a preparatory school for boys. It then became a senior boarding school in 1978 and later in 1979 it moved to its current premises. There are five boarding houses for the children. These houses were surveyed in 2013 and valued for their Outstanding Design and Innovation.
Headteacher
Peter Goodyer
Values and Vision
The school believes every pupil should be given equal opportunities to reach their goals. The children are the main focus. They have over 40 subjects to choose from at GCSE level and even more choices during sixth form. Each child should develop personally, as well as academically. They are encouraged to be creative and take part in school clubs. People in the community are valued, and students are prompted to teach residents IT, English, music and art skills.
ISI report
“Health and safety procedures ensure that the premises, accommodation and facilities are maintained to appropriate standards. A range of formal and informal opportunities is provided for boarders to express their views. Effective use is made of electronic means of communication to enable boarders to contact their families. Records pertaining to boarders’ personal and academic development are carefully maintained. An appropriate police and regular checking procedures ensure that the whereabouts of every boarder is known. The school has a suitable complaints policy and records show that it is rarely used but effectively implemented where necessary.”
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