Houseparent 2

Lathallan School has offered boarding since the 1930s and as such it is central to our ethos. In the late 1990s full boarding ceased but weekly and flexi boarding continued to flourish. In 2006 the Senior School was established and thus a change in the Boarding profile was seen as natural with full boarding starting again and all boarding being Senior School based. The Boarding House, located in Brotherton Castle, can accommodate a maximum of 35 pupils ranging from flexi to full boarders.

Houseparent 2

· To undertake duties listed below that are in support of and in conjunction with the Houseparent or in combination with our night Matron.

· Being resident and available over weekends, bar exeats, and available for duty nights (2) during the week, unless pre-arranged with the Houseparent.

· Being available on school in-service days for the setup of the Boarding House and training.

Boarding Duties

The list below is not exhaustive but gives a flavour of the requirements and indicative timings.

· Supporting the Houseparent in their duties

· Attending weekly boarding pastoral meetings

· Assisting the safe departure of any boarders going on weekend leave

· Supporting evening activities if required

· Supporting the final bedtime routine

· Supporting the morning routine when on duty

· Supervising Breakfast or Brunch when on duty

· Monitoring the welfare and safety of Boarders

· Creating, supervising and supporting any co-curriculum activities, events or meals

· To be part of an overnight call rota when on duty

The Houseparent or Matron will be the Senior Member of staff on Duty. However, there may be times when they require you take on that responsibility / act as a second adult. This may be to offer general support, to take a student to hospital, or to cover the Boarding House, releasing them or you to take the student to hospital.

Camps

· It is an expectation that you would assist at one of our week long summer camps.

Accommodation

· An en suite bedsit will be available in the Castle, within the boarding house. All meals, when taken in the boarding house with the boarders or at lunchtime, are free of charge.

· Any adult living in boarding accommodation who is not employed by Lathallan will be required to sign a declaration agreement and have the required checks.

Qualifications

· A PVG check is a requirement of all posts as is SSSC registration for all boarding posts. In addition, an up to date First Aid Certificate is also required and a willingness to undertake a food hygiene certificate and MIDAS minibus training if eligible.

Working Hours

· Bar the commitments to Games (or alternatives) as indicated below; you will be on boarding duty from 1700 – 2230 two evenings during the week, on call over night to assist Matron, and then 0700 – 0900 on the following morning. As above, weekend hours are from 1700 on Friday through to Monday with hours working and on call to be worked in tandem with the Houseparent.

Supplementary

In addition to boarding duties, it is also an expectation that you assist in another area of school life. A Games Coaching role is outlined below but other skills that candidates may bring, such as outdoor education or estates skills, will also be considered.

Games Coach

· To undertake coaching throughout the school that you are either qualified to do in an individual capacity, for instance rugby or netball, or co-coach with another member of the department.

· To assist with the conduct of matches as either a chaperone, referee or coach in accordance with the fixture list; either home or away.

· Normal senior school games take place on Mondays through to Thursdays with junior school games throughout including swimming and games on a Friday. Attendance at sessions will depend upon the successful candidate’s skill set and agreed time off.

· All of the above will be supported by the Sports Department.

Email: office@lathallan.org.uk