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Houseparent (Residential)

Padworth College

West Berkshire

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Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2024
Apply by:
7 April 2024

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint a Houseparent (Residential)to be part of our boarding and pastoral team from September 2024, leading by example and providing outstanding pastoral care.

We are looking for someone with lots of ideas, energy, ambition and enthusiasm, alongside a calm, compassionate and nurturing nature. We would also like a colleague who will be kind to the community, who loves the company of people and is great fun to be around.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to nurturing and supporting young people and will be an excellent communicator. They will also have the ability to quickly win the respect of staff and students and to liaise effectively, when appropriate and necessary with parents, agents and guardians.

The role would suit those who already have experience working in a Boarding role and are looking to progress their career in this area. 

We offer competitive rates of pay, full board including all meals when the College is open

 

The closing date for applications is 7th April 2024. Early applications are encouraged. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.  We reserve the right to offer the post at any stage in the appointment process or not to offer the post.

Excellent rates of pay, full board including all meals when the College is open

If you have any questions regarding the role please contact us at recruitment@padworth.com

Completed Application Forms should be returned to recruitment@padworth.com together with a covering letter. CVs without an Application Form will not be accepted.

The College is required to ensure that the successful candidate is checked by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Details of the College’s policies on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, as well as equal opportunities are available on request. References will be obtained and verified prior to the appointment being confirmed. 

The College is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

March 2024


About Padworth College

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+44 118 9832644

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Located in Reading, Berkshire, Padworth College is a co-educational independent senior school. First established in 1963, the school became co-educational in 2005. The school has around 100 pupils aged 14-19, making it far smaller than the average secondary school. Padworth College occupies an 18-acre site, and is mainly housed in an 18th Century manor house. Despite this, the school can boast of a wide range of modern, high-quality teaching and recreational facilities. The school primarily accepts boarding pupils, although a small number of day pupils are in attendance.

Headteacher

Mrs Lorraine Atkins

Values and Vision

Padworth College seeks to provide a unique education for its pupils. The school has no uniform, with all staff members being referred to by their first names. The school is committed to providing students with the greatest amount of freedom possible within a work environment, encouraging pupils to be actively involved and guiding their educations, as well as take an intellectual curiosity in their studies. The school has a high number of international students, and provides strong support in ordered to help them develop their English-language skills and help them form a strong school community.

ISI Inspection

“The school is very successful in meeting its aims. The large majority of pupils are working in English as their second language and, as such, their achievements and learning are good. Pupils achieve good results in national examinations and make excellent progress overall. They benefit from a good curriculum, appropriate to their specific needs, although provision for physical education and sport is limited.”

The full report into Padworth College can be found here.

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