Graduate Pastoral Tutor (Residential)
Downe House
West Berkshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Circa £16,000 plus excellent benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 30 May 2022
Job overview
As a traditional girls’ boarding school with a modern twist, we offer an enriching, caring and creative environment, where every girl is challenged and supported in equal measure. All staff are encouraged to get involved in all aspects of school life.
This post offers an excellent opportunity for graduates wishing to develop a career in teaching or pastoral care, working as a residential member of our Lower School boarding House (years 7 and 8).
In this role you will be working as a member of the House Team providing support to the girls at key times during the day, evenings and weekends. Duties will include helping with morning and bedtime routines, organising activities for the girls, assisting with administration and helping to keep the boarding house looking its best at all times.
In return, we offer an excellent working environment, a modern one-bedroom studio flat (inclusive of all bills), meals on duty, professional development opportunities and a salary of circa £16,000. This post is offered on two-year fixed term contract September 2022 – July 2024.
For further details or to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button. Alternatively, call 01635 204756 or email recruitment@downehouse.net
Closing date: Noon on Monday 30 May 2022
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable candidate be appointed before the closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS) and satisfactory references. Downe House is an equal opportunities employer.
About Downe House
Situated in the town of Thatcham, in Berkshire, Downe House is an independent secondary school for girls aged between 11 and 18. It is both a day and boarding school. There are around 580 students enrolled at the school, the majority of whom are boarders. Downe House School was established in 1907 in Charles Darwin’s formal home. It is located on 110 acres of land. There are 12 houses for those living on the campus. One of the houses is located in France where year eight students have the opportunity to spend a term.
Headteacher
Emma McKendrick
Values and Vision
Downe House aims to give every girl attending the school equal opportunities. The goal is for them to develop positive attitudes towards learning and become important figures in the local and global community. Children are encouraged to have excellent exam results, as well as personal development.
Ofsted report
“There is positive leadership and a proactive approach to the health and well-being of the boarders. The health centre provides an outstanding service to the whole school. The welfare of pupils is at the heart of all the work that is done and the systems that are in place to support this aim. The pupils are well protected from harm with a written child protection policy that is regularly reviewed. The headmistress is the designated person in charge of child protection and works closely in this area with other members of the leadership team. Good attention is paid to overall health and safety matters supported by robust policies and comprehensive risk assessments.”
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