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Boarding Houseparent

Boarding Houseparent

The Oratory Preparatory School

Oxfordshire

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
April or September 2022
Apply by:
31 October 2021

Job overview

The Oratory Preparatory School (OPS) is a Catholic independent day and boarding school providing an enriched education to boys and girls aged 2 to 13. Benefitting from being part of the wider Bellevue Education group, we are committed to delivering exceptional teaching; combining the best of tradition with the latest innovations. Set within 65 acres of Oxfordshire countryside with outstanding facilities, we nurture happy, balanced, confident and inquisitive children. 

The role of Houseparent is integral to the success of the OPS. The successful candidate will be responsible to the Headmaster for all aspects of the Boarding House. They are responsible for the welfare of the children under their charge and for the day-to-day management of the house staff.  They are expected to run the house in accordance with agreed school practice and policies. The Houseparent will be a member of teaching staff and will have normal teaching responsibilities (a reduction in teaching load is made due to the Houseparent duties). 

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the school strategy in developing boarding, in a highly demanding but very rewarding role.

The Role

Oversee the personal and academic development of all the children in his or her care

Ensure the National Minimum Standards for Boarding are adhered to and compliance for the regulations are met

Work with the Marketing Manager and Registrar on the school strategy to promote boarding and pupil recruitment to the school

Support flexi boarding and create flexi boarding weeks that are stimulating and enriching

Make all necessary domestic arrangements for the comfort, health and welfare of the pupils in the Boarding House

See that the Boarding House is always properly and efficiently staffed, overseeing the Resident Tutor, Matrons, Gaps and pastoral staff on duty in the evenings;  

Conduct all ordinary correspondence with parents and others concerning the health and welfare of boarders at the Boarding House

Ensure that all furniture, equipment and fittings in the Boarding House, including the private side, remain in good repair and condition (fair wear and tear excepted), and arrange for all required maintenance

Keep proper accounts of all expenditure of the Boarding House for items invoiced directly to the school, and processes invoices for payment. To keep accurate records of expenditure from the students’ disbursements and provides these records to finance staff;  

Maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information 

Undertake all reasonable requests and directions made by, or on behalf of, the Governors to promote the interests of the Oratory Prep School and of their Boarding House

Act as Fire Officer

Person Specification

  • Friendly, professional, dedicated and committed
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Experienced line manager with excellent communication skills and ease in dealing with staff and parents
  • Committed to the Catholic ethos of the school
  • Emotionally intelligent, adaptable and empathetic
  • Able to manage parents sympathetically
  • Willing to contribute to extra-curricular activities
  • A passion for supporting children in education, and being energetic, enthusiastic and motivated.

Applications

Please send your applications together with a covering letter to Human Resources, The Oratory Prep School at humanresources@oratory.co.uk.

The Oratory Preparatory School  is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

About The Oratory Preparatory School

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