Bank House Tutor

**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 provide 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 a hours on a zero hours contract supporting the boarding team covering for holidays and sickness. Weekday hours when on duty are evenings and mornings, along with weekend on duties.

Please note, this position is on a 'bank' basis, and therefore there are no guaranteed hours. You will be supporting the Boarding Team with absence cover and therefore shifts will cover a variation of weekdays, weekends and nights.

ACCOMMODATION**
When on shift you have the option of staying in residence overnight in a temporary room designated by the house leader on duty.

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 Boarding Duty Manager.
As part of your wider role within the College, you will also:
Follow the guidelines of the staff handbook
Support the College and its leadership
Continue personal development as agreed
Engage actively in the performance review process
Comply with any reasonable request from the Principal or Head of School to undertake work not specified in this job description
To be courteous to colleagues and parents and to provide a welcoming environment for all visitors to the College

PERSON SPECIFICATION**
The job requires that you have:
Ability to work with, care for and supervise young people
High levels of energy, an even temper and a sense of humour
Confidence in spoken and written English
Confidence to tackle students who are not adhering to the College rules
Ability to relate to young people
Ability and willingness to work in a multi-cultural environment
Willingness to work unsociable hours
Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to work as a team member and lead by example
Ability to be proactive, flexible and reliable

ABOUT CATS 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 education