Residential House Parent

Job title:

Residential House Parent

Company:

Nord Anglia Education

Job description

Hamelin-Laie International School Barcelona, part of the Nord Anglia Education group, offers a world-class education to students aged 4 months to 18 years. Located in vibrant Barcelona, Spain, our international community celebrates diversity and embraces over 40 nationalities.At Hamelin-Laie, we nurture open-minded, resilient, and confident individuals through our holistic educational approach. Our curriculum inspires students to become socially, emotionally, and ethically aware, preparing them for an ever-changing world.As a member of our dynamic team, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the minds of tomorrow’s leaders and collaborate with passionate educators from around the globe. Join us at Hamelin-Laie International School Barcelona and make a difference in the lives of our students. Together, we’ll create a truly transformative learning experience.Boarding ManagementSupport the House Parent in ensuring high standards of discipline, tidiness, and presentation among pupils.Take responsibility for the pastoral care and well-being of pupils in their care, as directed by the House Parent.Support the House Parent in coordinating and staffing leisure activities for pupils, as well as contributing in such ways as deemed appropriate to run co-curricular activities or games.The House Parent may also ask the Assistant House Parent to take on some routine administration. The Assistant House Parent is to be available to assist fully at the beginning and end of terms, at special events, and on Parents’ Weekends as required by the Headmaster.Support the House Parent in ensuring all boarders have sufficient rest, and that bedtime and morning routines appropriate to the age group are established and maintained with care.Undertake as directed a number of specific tasks/duties within the boarding house.Be attentive to the needs of new pupils and help with new pupil induction to provide a safe, nurturing, and well-being environment for boarding students.Monitor boarding students’ personal, academic progress, programme of activities, and achievements.Provide a high quality of pastoral care, “in loco parentis” (listening, caring, follow-up), in coordination with the School Counselling department and school nurses when appropriate.Provide a good follow-up to each single student and keep the Head of Boarding informed as well as parents.Implement the Boarding House Code of Conduct and House rules, ensuring that alongside sanctions, rewards are also provided for the deserving boarders.Contribute to the development and expansion of the Boarding Department.Promote acceptance of other cultures from within the Boarding House.Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor general boarding routine.Care for and supervise students and act in loco parentis.Contribute to the activity program.Communicate effectively with parents, agents, management, and teachers.Ensure the fabric of the House is taken care of.Skills and CompetenciesPossession of a teaching qualification would be an asset.Previous experience in pastoral care and previous work experience with children aged 11-18.Good interpersonal skills, particularly with students.Excellent communication skills. Excellent English skills – with good knowledge of Spanish.Pressure resilient and well-organized.Commitment to Personal and Professional DevelopmentParticipate in and fully engage with the school’s performance management and appraisal process.Demonstrate continuous professional and personal development through the identification and implementation of individual development plans arising from company and school performance management and appraisal processes.Contribute to wider engagement of colleagues in the marketing and admission function, giving support and willingly sharing ideas and materials to promote this.Commitment and Engagement to the Following Company and Professional Values and DispositionsSeeking and maximizing opportunity within the organisation – For us, opportunities need to be meaningful, about achieving potential and making progress.Recognizing and pursuing impact within your role – For us, impact is about making a difference. It needs to be immediate, positive, and lasting.Encouraging and accepting leadership within the organization – For us, leadership is about considering the team’s needs as well as your own, setting inspiring examples, being supportive, and showing real accountability and responsibility.Nurturing and modelling respect in all professional and personal interactions – For us, respect is about listening, being inclusive, showing tolerance, and getting the little things right.Complying with legal, contractual, and company requirements – including statutory responsibilities, Company policies with regards to Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, and other relevant legislation.Any other appropriate duties as assigned by the Principal of the School or as directed by the Chief Executive Officer or his Regional Representative.Other RequirementsContribute positively to the morale and community spirit in the school.Work effectively in different teams, supporting other teams when requested by the Principal.Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school.Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the school’s administrative practices, particularly with respect to current software packages.Develop and maintain a knowledge of the school’s mission, strategic priorities, and structures.Any other appropriate duties as allocated by the principal.Promote and adhere to the Nord Anglia Education vision and values:Opportunity – for us, opportunities need to be meaningful, about achieving potential and making progress.Impact – for us, impact is about making a difference. It needs to be immediate, positive, and lasting.Leadership – for us, leadership is about considering the team’s needs as well as your own, setting inspiring examples, being supportive, and showing real accountability and responsibility.Respect – for us, respect is about listening, being inclusive, showing tolerance, and getting the little things right.At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Expected salary

Location

Barcelona

Job date

Fri, 31 May 2024 23:32:46 GMT

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