Bank House Parent

CATS Global Schools Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Guildhouse School in Bloomsbury, central London, is seeking Bank House Parents to work in Premier House, a boarding facility for about 120 international students aged 15–19. Staff support students' personal, moral, spiritual and academic development and help create a secure, caring environment.

Responsibilities include planning activities, supervising day-to-day routines, pastoral support, and assisting with student-related activities alongside the wider school team.

Job description

Guildhouse School, located in the heart of Bloomsbury in central London, is a boarding school for ages 15+ that provides an immersive international environment for ideas and creativity, where students are empowered to make a positive impact on our world. The school offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience, with small class sizes, to students from all over the world. Housed in three beautiful grade two listed buildings, the school is the first high school in Europe to have a Bloomberg Business Lab. Students at Guildhouse School are studying for A levels and University Foundation Programmes and preparing for admission to universities across the UK and abroad. We pride ourselves on our approach to high quality and personalised teaching and learning experiences, with small class sizes and an informal atmosphere ensuring that students are treated as individuals and build great relationships with staff. Our ethos and culture for students is ‘Work Hard, Aim High & Be Kind’.

JOB OVERVIEW

Guildhouse School seeks Bank House Parents to work in its principal boarding facility (“Premier House”) in central London. Premier House has about 120 international students, typically aged 15-19, accommodated in a large building near Bloomsbury Square. The great majority have English as an additional language; some speak English fluently, others less so.

Bank House Parents work within the boarding team assisting with the personal, moral, spiritual and intellectual development of each student in Premier House. In addition to this, they provide dedicated support to students, helping them develop confidence, independence and positive study habits as well as organising and facilitating extra-curricular activities. They must model the high personal and academic standards of responsible adults that students respect and have the personality to contribute to a secure, stable and caring environment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Planning and organising student activities and events

Helping supervise the day-to-day routines of normal boarding school life, such as wake-up duties, laundry and bedtimes.

Assisting with day-to-day student management and pastoral support

Supporting the wider school team with student-related activities

ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS)

CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers. With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China.

Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities.

We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values – Pioneering, Persevering, People – We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all.

SAFEGUARDING

CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.

The characteristics we seek are:1. Suitably qualified to work with young people2. A good understanding of the academic processes involved with Further and Higher Education3. A fluent speaker of English with strong written skills4. Energy and enthusiasm5. Flexibility to work as part of a team6. A calm and pragmatic approach to life7. Confidence and resilience when dealing with teenagers8. Enthusiasm to participate in the wider life of Guildhouse School