Residential Tutor (housemaster)

Job content

Boarding school in the UK requires residential housemasters with an interest in sport or music. Must have relevant visa working requirements (enquire if not sure). This is a great opportunity to be able to work in the UK, to travel within Europe and to be part of a dynamic international team of people. Experience required -your enthusiasm, energy and a willingness to learn and work within a team.

Description

Accommodation & food included (term time). Long paid school holidays.

Salary: £18,000.00 - £19,500 per year based on experience

Buckswood School is an Independent school located in the beautiful East Sussex countryside, close to the historic town of Hastings. Our school community is made up of students from the UK and around the world who join us with a broad range of academic, social and cultural backgrounds. We pride ourselves on being a happy community where students can grow to reach their full potential, both academically and socially. To meet the needs of our students we offer a wide choice of qualifications, a supportive and caring environment and an exciting programme of extra–curricular opportunities, which are underpinned by high quality teaching and learning. At Buckswood we are proud of our campus, which provides students with lots of opportunities for sport, relaxation, exploration and adventure.

As a thriving boarding school we have a vibrant community of boarding students engaging in a wide number of activities outside of their classroom learning. Our facilities are regularly updated to help ensure that we have everything needed to allow our students to be able to fulfil the school’s ethos which is ‘We are preparing for Life’. We have a culturally diverse community which focuses on the wellbeing of all and recognises that every child has a talent.

As our boarding roles are all non-teaching, we focus on the development of pastoral practises and provide out staff with a range of professional development opportunities. Boarding at Buckswood is a team approach, where all residential staff are dedicated to the pastoral care of our students.

We are seeking an individual who is motivated, hardworking, and sociable. You will work as part of a dynamic team to help develop a boarding residence that both students and staff are proud to be a part of. Part of the role involves international travel at half terms on trips so we are seeking someone with a sense of adventure as well!

As part of the boarding community you will receive: term-time accommodation, all meals during term time, paid holidays and use of the gym and other on-site facilities when not on duty.

Buckswood is committed to ensuring a safe environment for its pupils and staff. Applicants will be required to provide proof of identity and undergo the relevant DBS checks for their role.

Please see attached job description for further details. If you wish to apply, please send a covering letter and CV to hr@buckswood.co.uk

Any personal information you share with us on your application form will be used solely for recruitment purposes. Your details will be held for up to 6 months and destroyed after this time.

We receive high volumes of applications, due to this if you have not heard from us within two weeks of your application, unfortunately on this occasion your application will not have been successful.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £18,000.00 - £19,500 per year based on experience

Appraisals

• The Director of Boarding will appraise the resident tutor each academic year. An appraisal is designed to help and encourage professional development and performance.

Training

• The resident tutor will be expected to undertake a range of training, including first aid training, regulatory training in line with the school requirements and any relevant ‘Boarding Schools Association’ qualifications at the level applicable if they have not already done so. All staff are expected to maintain continuous professional development by attending appropriate internal and external training courses, seminars and conferences.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

The post-holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact, will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding (Child Protection) Policy at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of the children in the School they must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Headmaster.

Other duties and requirements

Please note this job description outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the position and is defined for the benefit of both the post holder and Buckswood School in understanding the prime functions of the post. It should not be regarded as exclusive nor exhaustive as there may be other duties and requirements associated with and covered by the post.