Graduate Assistant Boarding Houseparent / P.E. Assistant

Lomond School is a day and boarding school offering an independent education to boys and girls from age 3 to age 18. We have approximately 400 pupils, with the Boarding House ‘Burnbrae’ accommodating up to 60 young people from the age of 9.

We are the only school in the West of Scotland with boarding. We have a modern, purpose built, boarding house which houses both boys and girls. Our boarders come from Britain as well as other countries around the world, adding an important international and multi-cultural dimension to our school.

The ethos of boarding at Lomond is that of a large family and the quality of care and the welfare of the pupils are uppermost. We firmly believe that Burnbrae is a home. Busy, happy, purposeful are epithets that are commonly used and young men and women are able to grow up in an atmosphere where freedom, trust and responsibility have their place alongside discipline, supervision and encouragement. We believe that we have the balance right whilst recognising the necessity of responding to the needs of the individual.

The AHP should try to ensure that the boarding life of all students is a rich and fulfilling experience, where the growth and development of the individual is fostered in a secure and happy environment. He/she should promote community living, where relationships are based on the values of trust and respect.

The Lomond School PE Department enables all children of mixed ability from Nursery to S6 to be enthusiastic and reach their potential in Physical Education and Games.

The PE Department has 3 full time members of staff and the sporting facilities are situated half a mile from the main school. The pupils are transported to the Sports Hall by bus.

The facilities comprise a custom designed Sports Hall with 6 badminton courts, indoor facilities for most sports, a climbing wall and fitness suite. Other assets include an astro turf pitch, 3 grass rugby pitches and tennis courts. Teaching takes place both inside and outside throughout the year.

 To assist in ensuring the continuation of the high standard of care our Boarders and their families expect, we are now looking to recruit a Graduate Assistant Boarding Houseparent / P.E. Assistant for the start of the 2018-19 academic year.

This post will be an Assistant Houseparent (AHP) role combined with assisting the PE Department in delivering lessons and extra-curricular sport. Duties will be primarily based in the boarding house and the PE department. We therefore welcome applications from graduates in sports related disciplines who are considering teaching as a profession and wish to gain experience before embarking on their career. To fulfil the requirements of the Care Inspectorate the successful candidate will need to provisionally register with the Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC).

Supporting the Boarding Houseparent in the running of the House, this position is a responsible and weighty one. Requiring resilience, patience, clear-sightedness, compassion, strength and an unfailing sense of humour. Perhaps needless to say, it is also one of the most rewarding roles in the Boarding School environment.

Please visit http://www.lomondschool.com/about-the-school/employment-opportunities for further information and to apply.

The closing date for this vacancy is 12 noon on Monday 16 April.