Residential House Assistant
Chetham's School of Music
Manchester
- Expired
- Salary:
- £10.35 per hour
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 12 June 2023
Job overview
We are looking for a new House Assistant to join the boarding pastoral team to assist with the day-to-day care and boarding routines of the students. The role will most likely involve working with our junior students aged 9-13 but there may be some flexibility to work with our senior students aged 14-18.
The job
- The role is nominally 40 hours per week with three day or evening shifts during the week and one at the weekend. However, because of the nature of pastoral care, the role requires a flexible approach.
- The position is residential and single person accommodation is available.
In return
- You will receive £10.35 per hour
- You will receive free term-time accommodation for the duration of your contract; this may be in a shared flat.
- You will be entitled to the provision of all meals during term time.
Closing date: Monday 12th June 2023.
Interviews will take place: W/C 12th June 2023.
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For further information please contact HR on hr@chethams.com
Attached documents
About Chetham's School of Music
Chetham’s School of Music is an independent, mainstream school with a sixth form, for children between the ages of eight and 18. The co-educational establishment, based in Long Millgate, Manchester. There is also boarding provision, with approximately 2/3 students staying at the school at present.
The school is part of the Foundation of Chetham’s Hospital School and Library, founded by Humphrey Chetham in 1653. The first students attended the school in 1956. Chetham’s occupies buildings dating back to 1422, as well as new buildings such as the recital hall, which was constructed in 2012. No academic assessment is required to attend the school – entry is based solely on musical talent.
Joint Principals
Nicola Smith and Tom Redmond
Values and vision
Chetham’s School of Music aims to deliver stimulating lessons that encourage pupils to develop good learning habits. Students get the chance to showcase their musical talents by performing in lunchtime concerts. Teachers and children value each other and celebrate everyone’s successes. Pupils are urged to attend the performances of their peers, giving feedback and showing their support.
ISI report
“Levels of supervision at all times are good. Staff have appropriate levels of training to care for the age and needs of the pupils and the nature of the activity. The school has an appropriate and comprehensive written behaviour policy, which covers behaviour both during the school day and at other times. It includes the school rules, disciplinary sanctions, occasions when restraint may be used and also arrangements for searching pupils and their possessions. The policy is effectively implemented throughout the school.”
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