Boarding House Parent — Shape Student Wellbeing

CATS Global Schools Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Car Scheme

Free flu vaccinations

Free eye tests

Wagestream financial wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Group income protection

GP24 access

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service benefit

Long service awards

Employee referral scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Job summary

Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts (CSVPA) is seeking House Parents to support welfare and personal development of boarding students. Working within the boarding team, you will help create a safe, welcoming residential environment where students can thrive.

This role requires flexible shifts across day, evening, overnight and weekends on a zero-hour contract; training and safeguarding are provided, and you will report to the Head of Boarding.

Responsibilities

• Support the welfare, wellbeing and personal development of boarding students.
• Help maintain a positive, safe and inclusive residential environment.
• Carry out boarding routines including wake-up calls, room checks, patrols, roll calls and record keeping.
• Maintain a visible presence within boarding houses and provide pastoral support to students.
• Work closely with the Head of Boarding and Residential Life and House Leaders to ensure high standards of care.
• Support student arrivals, inductions and departures.
• Assist with activities and excursions that enhance the student experience.
• Oversee an allocated group of students, providing guidance, support and feedback to boarding leadership.
• Monitor leave requests and ensure correct procedures are followed.
• Report welfare, safeguarding, behaviour or wellbeing concerns through appropriate channels.
• Encourage students to maintain clean and tidy living spaces.
• Report maintenance and health and safety concerns and complete basic maintenance tasks where appropriate.
• Support student voice initiatives and boarding committee outcomes.
• Assist with medication administration and student health matters in line with procedures.
• Support laundry requirements and issue boarding accommodation keys/cards as required.
• Monitor student sign-out procedures and curfew compliance.
• Attend relevant meetings, training and boarding development activities.
• Complete additional duties reasonably requested by boarding leadership.

Job description

Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts (CSVPA) is seeking House Parents to support welfare and personal development of boarding students. Working within the boarding team, you will help create a safe, welcoming residential environment where students can thrive.

This role requires flexible shifts across day, evening, overnight and weekends on a zero-hour contract; training and safeguarding are provided, and you will report to the Head of Boarding.