Day Boarding House Parent
Talbot Heath School
Bournemouth
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Undisclosed
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 29 May 2022
Job overview
*FEMALE DAY BOARDING HOUSE PARENT
REQUIRED FOR May 2022
Talbot Heath School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Day House Parent to join our well-established Boarding House.
The Boarding House is a small, close-knit and well-staffed community in which the needs of each individual are met by experienced and caring house staff. Situated at the heart of our beautiful woodland campus in Bournemouth, Dorset, it is a happy and nurturing environment. Our pupils are motivated, considerate and well-behaved.
Our thriving Boarding House accommodates up to 40 boarders from Year 7 to Year 13. We pride ourselves on strong and supportive relationships between pupils and the boarding school staff, thereby allowing pupils to work, rest and play in a relaxed but purposeful atmosphere.
The successful candidate must have experience of working in a School Boarding House in a pastoral role. We require a caring, outgoing and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about, and committed to boarding. You will be a strong team player with effective communication and organisation skills, having worked as part of a team. We are looking for a forward-thinking leader, fully committed to making a positive impact on the lives of our young people.
This is a term time only day position, working hours are 24 hours per week in accordance with the Boarding House rota. These hours are currently worked on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Flexibility to be able to support with occasion night cover would be desirable but not essential – accommodation would be provided for these occasions.
* PLEASE NOTE: As this is a girls' boarding school this role is suitable for female applicants only. This is an occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
If you require any further information, please contact
Mrs D Flynn, Tel: 01202 761881 or email dflynn@talbotheath.org
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED VIA THE TES ONLINE PORTAL
Closing Date: 29th May 2022
Talbot Heath School is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. This evidence must be produced at the interview stage of the process.
Talbot Heath School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and has an Equal Opportunity Policy. The successful applicant will require an Enhanced DBS check.
This position will involve regular contact with children and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exemptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for this role if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Talbot Heath is a registered charity (number 283708) existing to provide high quality education for children.
About Talbot Heath School
Exam results count, but just as important are resilience, self-esteem, character, those life skills that are acquired as a result of a nurturing environment and an holistic approach to education.
It is during their formative years that young people develop the attitudes and values that they will hold for the rest of their lives. It is essential that they feel supported and nurtured in their learning environment.
At Talbot Heath the pupils flourish, not only academically but in every area, be it music, sport or the performing arts. Small classes, individual attention and the ability to tailor the provision to the needs of each student, ensure that pupils achieve their very best.
As the only Independent Girls’ School within the Bournemouth and wider Dorset area, Talbot Heath is unique. We are proud of our distinctive character and believe that we have stayed true to Mary Broad’s vision of first class education for girls with a modern twist.
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