House and Assistant House Parents

House Parent

Stonyhurst seeks to appoint exceptional House Parents' who will ensure a homely environment, in loco parentis for our pupils. Residing within the Boarding House, the House Parent provides pastoral care for pupils.

As a House Parent, you will play a central role in this busy boarding and day school. Primarily you will be responsible for creating a homely environment in which each boarding pupil feels cared for. You will provide a cohesive structure in all aspects of day to day running of a boarding house, maintaining our high standard of care and ensuring the welfare, happiness, safety and health of all boarding pupils.

You will also make a significant contribution to the day to day running of the Playroom, ensure pupils within your care attend lessons and activities, contribute to and attend Playroom retreats, Masses and other aspects of the spiritual life of the College and actively promote the College’s Mission and Identity as set out in the Stonyhurst mission statement.

This is a full time, term time only position within a busy boarding school and you will work six days per week. This is a residential role which requires flexibility and adaptability.

In addition to the role, there is an expectation that staff will be involved in the wider life of the school, through co-curricular contributions and Parent events.

For the right candidate opportunities to teach may be available. All subjects will be considered. 

For full details and to view the job description, please download the Candidate Information Pack

Assistant House Parent

The Assistant House Parent role is primarily to support the work of the House Parent in taking responsibility for the overall care and welfare of all the pupils in the boarding house.

Their job is to assist in maintaining our high standard of care and ensuring the welfare, happiness, safety and health of all boarding pupils. The Assistant House Parent must have the ability to help create a stable working and pastoral environment.

A significant timetabled contribution (including at weekends) to other areas of College life is essential e.g. Games coaching and teams management, supporting The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, College Cadet Force, Outdoor Pursuits, Co-curricular Arts. Specific training opportunities shall be provided for certain areas of responsibility and activity.

The Assistant House Parent will be line managed by the House Parent, who shall also conduct the Assistant House Parent’s annual appraisal and performance management review. Additionally, there is a close working relationship with the Assistant Heads who take overall day to day pastoral and academic responsibility for the pupils.

The post holder will contribute to and attend Playroom retreats, Masses and other aspects of the spiritual life of the College.

Weekly Commitment

This is a full time, term time only position within a busy boarding school and you will work six days per week. In addition to the role, there is an expectation that staff will be involved in the wider life of the school, through co-curricular contributions, attendance at Masses and Parent events.

NB: In your application, please specify which role you wish to apply for.