Resident Houseparent

Required for September 2023_

Houseparents at Queenswood play a vital role in the pastoral well-being of the boarders.

The post carries responsibility for the welfare of Year 7 and 8 boarders. Essential qualities of a Houseparent are a good sense of humour, enjoyment of working with pre teenage and teenage girls, stamina, and computer literacy but most importantly, that you are interested in the care and development of boarders and preparing them for life beyond school.

This post would suit someone already involved in pastoral care, interested in pursuing a career in education or with experience in the caring professions.

Benefits include year round free accommodation in the Boarding House, free meals during term time, paid school holidays, use of school facilities, all in a beautiful location close to London. Involvement in the wider life of our busy boarding school is expected.

Salary is in the region of £22,104 per annum.

Queenswood is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and all applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service and checks with past employers.

This role carries a high level of safeguarding responsibilities. Full safeguarding checks will be carried out on the successful applicant. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.