Assistant House Parent
Rookwood School
Hampshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
Job overview
Are you an enthusiastic and caring individual, seeking an exciting challenge to work within a dynamic team at one of Hampshire’s independent boarding schools?
Rookwood School, a forward thinking, imaginative and progressive school, seeks to recruit an Assistant House Parent to join our Boarding team from September 2019. You may already be working in a similar environment or looking for new challenges. This post will suit someone with a willingness to participate/lead outdoor education and/or pursuits (e.g. DofE Awards).
Working as part of the Residential Staff, you will work across the two Boarding Houses and in the wider school community (the specific area to reflect your own personal interests). You must be caring, enthusiastic, with a zest for life and a commitment to work as part of a team. In return, we offer a fun and enriching environment in which to work and live, single accommodation and meals during term-time, as well as the opportunity to understand the commitment required to work in an independent school.
We have two small boarding houses, girls and boys, home up to 25 boarders aged 8-16, with a shared garden, kitchen and common rooms. The children live within a unique family setting and enjoy a home-from-home setting. The Assistant House Parent will play a key role in their pastoral care, within the Boarding House team ensuring the Boarders time at the school is enjoyable, safe, caring and stimulating.
Previous boarding experience is desirable but not essential, as these are assistant/support roles.
Holding a driving licence is essential and a willingness to drive a minibus (training provided).
Further details are available from the School website www.rookwoodschool.org/vacancies or via email: recruitment@rookwoodschool.org or by telephone: 01264 325900.
Closing date: 5 April 2019.
Interviews: Tbc.
The advert may close prior to the stated date and interviews will take place as soon as a suitable field of candidates is obtained therefore early submission of applications is recommended.
Rookwood School, Weyhill Road, Andover, SP10 3AL. Charity Number 307322.
Rookwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. References and DBS checks are essential.
About Rookwood School
- Rookwood School
- Weyhill Road, Andover
- Hampshire
- SP10 3AL
- United Kingdom
Rookwood School is a co-educational, all-through, independent day and boarding school based in Andover, Hampshire, for students aged 3-16. Rookwood was founded in 1934 as a girls’ school; boys were admitted to the preparatory school in 1950 and to the senior school in 2003.
The school has recently expanded its facilities to include a sports hall and additional classrooms. The boarding house consists of two adjoining properties, one for boys and one for girls, located a short walk from the main school site.
Headteacher
Mr Paul Robinson
Values and vision
Rookwood School has a Christian ethos, which is reflected upon in its regular assemblies. Children of all faiths are actively welcomed. Students are taught that they should give respect to adults and expect to receive respect in return.
The school’s motto, "Sapere Aude", can be translated as "dare to know" or "have courage to understand". Teachers challenge pupils to have the courage to learn new things and to develop new skills.
Independent Schools Inspectorate report
“The school is successful in achieving its aims of setting high expectations and encouraging pupils to achieve their best both in and out of class… Throughout the school, pupils show good understanding and enjoy their learning, demonstrating excellent literacy and numeracy skills in the prep school. They participate with success in the performing arts and in a wide range of creative and sporting activities both locally and nationally… Their progress in the pre-prep and prep school is excellent. Pupils’ attitudes are positive and their behaviour is exemplary.”
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