Houseparent, UK

Posted: 11 May 2020

A key pastoral role has emerged as the current incumbent is retiring from our Girls’ Boarding House at Bedales, a unique educational establishment, set in the beautiful Hampshire countryside. The role will promote the development of students and have an impact on the strategic direction of pastoral care in one of the country’s most dynamic and innovative institutions. The role comes with exceptional accommodation.

We wish to appoint a well-qualified and inspiring Teacher for the following residential Boarding responsibility to build on our existing success and record of achievement.

Supporting the Senior Houseparent in managing the operations of the boarding house, acting as part of the Senior House Team and taking responsibility for the House in their absence.

Our aim is to create an environment where questioning, divergent thinking and freedom to learn from mistakes are all encouraged. Central to our success is the sense that each person is a member of our community whose voice is entitled to be heard and treated with respect. Both our staff and students expect of each other the best kind of relationships – co-operative, authentic and trustful.

To succeed in this position, outstanding inter-personal skills and a real ambition to inspire students to happiness and success in all its forms is required. He/she will be an energetic and inspirational leader, and be fully supportive of the all-round ethos and strategic vision of the school. The post would suit those looking to move to Deputy Head roles in the future.

All subject specialisms will be considered.

Benefits

Our benefits include accommodation, onsite parking, free school meals during term time, life assurance, pension and personal accident cover.

For further information and to apply, please visit: http://www.bedales.org.uk/home/about-bedales/bedales-schools-jobs 

Closing date: 9.00am, Monday 1 June 2020.

Interview date: Thursday 11 June 2020.

CVs cannot be accepted in lieu of an application form. Recruitment and advertising agency support is not required for this vacancy.

Bedales is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All teaching posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful applicants will undergo safeguarding screening including an enhanced DBS and Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and a Prohibition from Teaching Check and where required a Prohibition from Management Check (Section. 128 Check).