Residential & Non-Residential House Tutors

Recruiter
The SmartList
Location
Cannock
Salary
Competitive
Posted
30 May 2017
Closes
27 Jun 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
REFERENCE: MNAJV104

LOCATION: Cannock, Staffordshire

JOB TITLE: Residential & Non-Residential House Tutors

SALARY: Competitive salary depending on experience

WORKING HOURS: Full and Part time opportunities available

THE COMPANY: Our client is an independent day and boarding school for children aged 2 - 19 years in Cannock, South Staffordshire. They are currently looking to employ Residential & Non-Residential House Tutors.

Do you have:
• Experience working with and an understanding of young people?
• A genuine interest in working with young people from different cultures?
• An empathetic nature?
• The ability to offer activities, informal education or coach sport?
• The ability to maintain professional boundaries and be seen as a trusted advisor?
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills?
• The skills to maintain order in a formal study setting, if supported?

THE ROLE: The main responsibility of all Boarding Staff is to assist the Head of Boarding and the leaders of the school, in the daily care and supervision of boarders, helping to supervise and monitor their daily well-being and academic progress, as well as encouraging a developing maturity in each boarder commensurate with their age.

Staff are expected to get to know boarders individually and to care for them appropriately. This role requires a basic understanding of child/teenage development, a degree of patience, tolerance and understanding, as well as a commitment to discipline where necessary, in accordance with the rules and protocols of the boarding house.

Staff are assigned groups of students for whom they have particular responsibility. They will monitor these students, acting as 'parents' during disciplinary interventions, welfare and academic matters as well as write pastoral reports at the end of term or at other appropriate times.

Key skills/experience essential for the Residential & Non-Residential House Tutors role:
• Able to satisfy an enhanced DBS check
• Full driving licence
• Previous experience of working with young people

To apply for the Residential & Non-Residential House Tutors vacancy in Cannock, Staffordshire please hit the "apply now" button.

You will then be sent to an online questionnaire, please fill in the details and upload your CV and we will be in touch to advise you of the next steps.