House Parent

ABOUT CATS COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE
CATS College offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience to students aged 14+ from all over the world. Students live and work at the custom built Cambridge campus, studying for GCSEs, A levels and University Foundation Programmes, and preparing for admission to universities across the country and elsewhere. We pride ourselves on our approach to teaching and learning, with small class sizes and an informal atmosphere ensuring that students are treated as individuals and build great relationships with staff. We are committed to the safeguarding, health and well-being of our students.

OVERVIEW OF THE JOB
House Parents at CATS College are at the heart of our boarding community, and have a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our students. The role is central to the positive social and personal development of students and ensuring they have an enriching, nurturing and developmental experience with us.

Reporting into the Head of Boarding and working within the framework set by, and under the general direction of the principal; you will be a supervising adult presence in the boarding house that is committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of our international boarding students and assist them in their daily lives, working hours on a two week shift pattern. Weekday hours when on duty are evenings and mornings, and each two week shift contains a weekend on duty. Accommodation is included as part of the package for the better performance of your duties.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB
As a member of the Boarding team, you should carry out your role to support the needs of the students you work with and the College in general.
Wake every student in the morning for breakfast and morning registration and inspect student bedrooms, filling in appropriate paperwork
Monitor the students’ welfare and behaviour and report any problems in the residence to the Head of Welfare & Head of Boarding
Supervise students’ Prep hour in the evenings and Supervised Study at the weekends
Report student illness promptly to the Health centre in the mornings. If emergency attention is required, to use the emergency number or call an Ambulance
Ensure the smooth running of the boarding house generally in accordance to the student handbook to maintain a friendly, welcoming and happy environment
At weekends, to help the domestic team with maintaining general cleanliness and tidiness in the boarding house
Reporting any maintenance issues through the college system
Assist with laundry requirements of the students
Issue keys/cards as residence requires
To ensure a visible presence in and around the premises of the boarding house at all times when on duty
Ensure curfew times are kept; filling in associated paperwork as requested and reporting issues of lateness
Help with student arrivals, student induction and departures when required
Attend termly induction and regular staff meetings
Arrange regular meetings with the students
Liaise with Programme Directors and Heads of Department as requested
During the period of Summer School, to undertake supervision of activities and assist with trips as directed by the Head of Boarding/Deputy Head of Boarding

BENEFITS

• Accommodation onsite with all meals provided
• No restrictions on when holiday can be taken
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Health Assist Programme
• Long Service Award – Additional days holiday for each year of service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values – Pioneering, Persevering, People – we pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice.

ABOUT Global Schools
CATS Global Schools are a leading provider of pre-university academic courses and English language courses in the UK. We provide programmes including A Level, IB and University Foundation, as well as English Language Study, to a growing number of international students seeking to win places at UK universities.

We operate a number of different educational brands: CATS Colleges in Cambridge, CATS Academy in Boston The Worthgate School in Canterbury, Guildhouse School in London, Bosworth Independent School in Northampton, Bournemouth Collegiate School, Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts (CSVPA) and Stafford House English language schools and study holidays. We benefit from being part of a global team focused on teaching and learning.

AND FINALLY
CATS Global Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect everyone connected with the organisation to share this commitment. All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment pre-employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a criminal declaration form prior to interview and be subject to online checks which may include social media

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Source- 2,000+ House Parent Jobs, Employment 16 May 2024| Indeed.com