Houseparent

ROLE SUMMARY:

King’s College School, Soto de Viñuelas (Madrid), is seeking to appoint a caring and committed Houseparent to join our boarding team. This is a residential role offering a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students in our vibrant boarding community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide a high standard of pastoral care for boarders, acting in loco parentis and ensuring their well-being, health, safety, and discipline.

• Lead and manage the daily routines and organisation of the House during duty shifts.

• Create a welcoming, supportive, and respectful environment for all boarders, fostering personal growth and academic success.

• Communicate regularly with parents, staff, and the Head of Boarding to support each student’s development.

• Implement and uphold boarding policies, safeguarding standards, and school values.

• Support and mentor a group of boarders academically, meeting regularly to track progress.

• Contribute to the weekend programme of activities and enrichment opportunities.

• Attend boarding team meetings, INSET sessions, and ongoing training to ensure continuous improvement and safeguarding awareness.

• Promote good behaviour and reinforce the school’s Code of Conduct through encouragement, fair discipline, and consistency.

• Monitor student records and logs, maintaining appropriate levels of confidentiality and reporting any concerns.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Experience working with young people in a pastoral or residential setting (boarding experience desirable).

• A genuine commitment to the care and development of young people.

• Excellent communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong organisational abilities, including the flexibility to manage unpredictable situations calmly and effectively.

• A proactive, hands-on attitude with the ability to work collaboratively in a close-knit team.

• Awareness and understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and health and safety practices in educational settings.

• Willingness to reside on-site and fully engage in the life of the boarding house, including evening and weekend duties.

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.