Boarding House Parent

ROLE SUMMARY:

The aim of King’s is to build a world-class international school that seeks to guide and inspire students to be successful and happy in their adult lives. This is an exciting time to join the team, as we are planning for growth and new staff members will have the opportunity to actively contribute to this stimulating and challenging project. While we are an organisation committed to academic excellence, we believe this can only be achieved if we are equally committed to the professional and personal development of our staff.

The House Parent plays a key role in creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for students living in the boarding house. This role focuses on the welfare, pastoral care, and supervision of boarders, ensuring that their daily routines run smoothly and that they feel at home while away from their families.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide day-to-day pastoral support, guidance, and encouragement to students.
• Supervise boarders during designated shifts, including evenings, weekends, or mornings as scheduled.
• Assist students in developing good study habits, personal responsibility, and life skills.
• Support the health and wellbeing of students, including managing minor medical needs and liaising with medical staff where necessary.
• Uphold and reinforce boarding house rules, promoting positive behavior and mutual respect.
• Ensure the boarding house environment is safe, clean, and welcoming.
• Accompany and supervise students during activities, outings, and meals when required.
• Maintain good communication with parents, guardians, and school staff as directed by the Head of Boarding.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, safeguarding concerns, and incidents, following school policies and procedures.
• Contribute to fostering a positive community atmosphere within the boarding house.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A genuine interest in the wellbeing, development, and safety of young people.
• Fluent English
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• Reliability, patience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts as required.
• Awareness of safeguarding and child protection principles (training will be provided).
• First aid qualified.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.