This is a Live-in post and has General, Pupil, Supporting, Domestic and Medical responsibilities- full details can be found in the attached job description. Below is an outline of General and Supporting responsibilities.
General Responsibilities:
Act as a ‘parent figure’, being generous with time and responsive to pupils' needs.
Responsible for domestic administration and routine in the House.
Oversee clothing, linen, bedding, laundry, mending, hygiene, and health.
Supervise the day-to-day work of the Housekeeper.
Create a cheerful, caring, and well-ordered environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.
Undertake Boarding Duties, supervising students during evenings and weekends.
Provide pastoral care, support, and advice to students.
Ensure students are safe, active, happy, and thriving.
Supporting Pupils:
To play an active role within the Residential Boarding team, working together to ensure that appropriate care is given to the pupils and that their individual needs are met.
To work as part of the Residential House team to maintain and enhance a healthy routine of life for each pupil, and to make sure that standards of cleanliness and personal hygiene are taught and carried out.
To deal with disciplinary matters in a firm but caring manner, and to consult the HoM in any serious matter of concern, and to keep him/her well informed.
To liaise with the HoM/ School Nurse concerning general health and lifestyle of the pupils, and to keep closely in touch with him/her and the Health and Wellbeing staff in case of individual illness, if required.
To encourage and guide pupils to cope with the daily routines and challenges of boarding school life – promoting good manners, responsible behaviour and punctuality in the pupils.
To maintain a good liaison with pupils e.g. by being present at break and lunch time. To prepare for birthday celebrations within the House, as required by the HoM.
To work as part of the Residential House team to help develop well rounded ambitious and committed young members of the community.
Closing Date for Applications: 30 April 2026