Residential Houseparent

Residential Houseparent needed in Chester!

TeacherActive are looking for a Residential Houseparent to join a lovely boarding school in Chester.

The Residential House Parent is an integral member of a team of boarding staff, supporting in creating a cohesive and harmonious team and assisting with a range of house duties or leading them in consultation.

The successful Resdential Houseparent will be required to do the following:

• To provide support to boarding by sharing responsibility for the efficient day-to-day running of all aspects of boarding, in consultation with the Head of Boarding.
• To liaise with the school’s medical staff to ensure the correct care and welfare of the pupils
• To care for all pupils, and to be sympathetic, caring, responsible and patient understanding of the age group.
• Help to maintain a welcoming, tidy and homely atmosphere.
• Monitor behaviour and deal appropriately with any disciplinary issues
• Deal with emergencies of any kind, including escorting pupils to medical appointments where required.
• Help to maintain pastoral records of pupils and other relevant administrative house tasks.
• Be available to the pupils in the house for both formal and informal contact, maintaining appropriate boundaries at all times.
• Cover additional duties as required such as the supervision of meals, prep, extra—curricular activities and special occasions, maintaining punctuality.
• Share responsibility for all aspects of safety as directly related to the boarding house, including assisting with the completion of annual risk assessments.
• Regular contact and foster good relationships with parents.

TeacherActive will be able to offer the successful applicant an approachable and efficient service along with the following:

• Market leading rate of pay
• A highly experienced and dedicated consultant who will support you in your placements whilst actively seeking your next position
• Introductions to the fantastic schools we work with

To apply, please contact Hannah on 0151 6750888 or email your CV to hannah.brick@teacheractive.com

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.