Houseparent

King's College, Soto de Viñuelas; Madrid; On-site; EUR 14,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Kings College School Soto de Viñuelas is seeking a dedicated and caring Houseparent to join our boarding community at Tenbury House, for Years 7–13. You will lead the daily life of the House, creating a safe, supportive and structured environment where pupils thrive academically, pastorally and socially.

Accommodation is provided on-site to support your role. Flexibility is essential, including evenings and weekends, with a strong commitment to safeguarding and to acting as a positive role model

Qualifications

• Experience in boarding, pastoral care, youth work or education is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to be calm and supportive.
• Genuine interest in wellbeing and development of young people.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to safeguarding and to acting as a positive role model.
• Willingness to live on-site during term time (accommodation provided).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the House when on duty, ensuring policies and routines are followed.
• Provide high-quality pastoral care, prioritising pupils’ welfare and development.
• Maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the boarding community.
• Mentor boarders academically and support their progress.
• Contribute to staff meetings and effective team communication.
• Promote good behaviour and adherence to school rules.
• Help organise weekend and evening activities for boarders.
• Support House routines (wake-up, prep, sign-in/out, tidiness, uniform).
• Uphold safeguarding, child protection and confidentiality at all times.
• Maintain a warm, caring and inclusive House culture.

Skills

Pastoral care

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Flexible schedule

On-site living

Job description

ROLE SUMMARY:

Kings College School Soto de Viñuelas is seeking a dedicated and caring Houseparent to join our boarding community in Tenbury House, our Boarding House. This is a rewarding, demanding, and highly impactful role, central to the wellbeing and development of our boarders (Years 7-13).

The Houseparent leads the daily life of the House, ensuring a safe, supportive and structured environment where students thrive personally, academically, and socially. Working closely with the Head of Boarding and the House team, you will help shape a positive culture rooted in care, good behaviour, consistency and high expectations.

(20 hours/week) flexible schedule: Monday to Friday, mornings

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the House when on duty, ensuring policies and routines are followed.
• Provide high-quality pastoral care, placing pupils’ welfare, safety and personal development at the centre.
• Maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider boarding community.
• Mentor a small number of boarders academically and support their progress.
• Contribute to staff meetings, training sessions and effective communication within the team.
• Promote good behaviour, discipline and adherence to school rules and the Code of Conduct.
• Help organise and lead weekend and evening activities for boarders.
• Support the smooth operation of House routines (wake-up, prep, sign-in/out, tidiness, uniform).
• Uphold safeguarding, child protection and confidentiality requirements at all times.
• Maintain a warm, caring and inclusive House culture where students feel at home.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Previous experience in boarding, pastoral care, youth work or education is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to remain calm and supportive.
• A genuine interest in the wellbeing and development of young people.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, in line with boarding needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and to acting as a positive role model at all times.
• Willingness to live on-site during term time (accommodation provided).

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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