Residential Houseparent

To provide support to boarding by sharing responsibility for the efficient day-to-day running of all aspects of boarding, in consultation with the Head of Boarding.
- To liaise with the school’s medical staff to ensure the correct care and welfare of the pupils.
- To care for all pupils, and to be sympathetic, caring, responsible and patient understanding of the age group.

**Duties and Presence**
- Help to maintain a welcoming, tidy and homely atmosphere.
- Monitor behaviour and deal appropriately with any disciplinary issues..
- Deal with emergencies of any kind, including escorting pupils to medical appointments where required.
- Help to maintain pastoral records of pupils and other relevant administrative house tasks.
- Be available to the pupils in the house for both formal and informal contact, maintaining appropriate boundaries at all times.
- To be residential in the boarding house. The House Parent has two weekdays off per week.
- Cover additional duties as required such as the supervision of meals, prep, extra—curricular activities and special occasions, maintaining punctuality.
- Regular contact and foster good relationships with parents.
- Share responsibility for all aspects of safety as directly related to the boarding house, including assisting with the completion of annual risk assessments.

**The Role**

**The Hammond**

The Hammond is the North West’s leading provider of performing arts education and the UK’s oldest vocational dance school. Here at The Hammond, we are passionate about providing the best possible vocational training in dance, drama, acting and music, alongside an enriching academic curriculum. Our boarding pupils live offsite in Chester town centre, a short 10 minute journey from the main school site.

**Safeguarding**

The Hammond School is a school with a difference. It gives young people with a variety of talents and interests a chance to develop a freedom of expression, self discipline and a life-long love of learning.
Our teachers and support staff form a dedicated, energetic and caring team, who work to encourage the individual child's learning style, and make their time at school an enjoyable experience.
- At The Hammond School, we aim to help all our pupils achieve their goals. _We want them to reach their full academic potential whilst encouraging their creativity through Dance, Drama or Music.
The rich cultural tradition at The Hammond supports the dynamic, academic and creative mix of the school, and all pupils benefit from the interests and talents of their peers.