Summer School House Parent

• Summer School House Parent
• Summary
• Job Description
• Responsibilities & Tasks
• Person Specification
• Pay Scale and Other Information
• Asterisks
• Staffing Structure
• How to apply
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• Application Forms

Job Title:

Summer School House Parent

Line Manager:

Welfare Officer

Reports to: 

Centre Manager

Location (to be discussed at interview):

• Kelly College, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0HZ
  
• Taunton School, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AD
• St Swithun’s School, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1HA
• St Mary's University College, Twickenham, TW1 3SX

Salary:   

See pay scale below

Purpose:   

To supervise and co-ordinate students in an on-site residence of the designated summer school. This position involves working on weekends and other unsocial hours.

Organisation structure:   

To be supported by all staff appointed to work at the designated summer school and operational departments at LAL London. Please see LAL Staffing Structure at the bottom of this document.

The role of House Parent is an important one, directly concerned with the welfare and enjoyment of overseas junior students. This requires the post-holder to supervise a student residence and offer constructive assistance as required to all aspects of the summer school operation including activities and excursions. This role will require the post-holder to ensure that all the students in their residence are happy, healthy and well behaved at all times.

The ideal House Parent will be highly attentive and have a keen sense of organisation in their approach to welfare issues. They will have the ability to provide care and supervision for their students whilst maintaining discipline at all times.

Essential

• A good understanding of children’s welfare
• Experience with and a responsible approach to working with young people
• Dynamic ‘can do’ approach to work
• Good knowledge of either sports and/or arts & crafts/performing arts
• Endless energy and enthusiasm
• A strong command of English
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and be adaptable
• Some knowledge of foreign cultures
• Clean criminal record

Desirable

• Educated to A-level or equivalent to UK level 4
• NVQ (National Vocational Qualification)* or equivalent in a relevant discipline;
  for more information on NVQs  go to www.qca.org.uk/14-19/qualifications/index_nvqs.htm
• Experience in a summer school environment
• Good working knowledge of at least one foreign language
• First Aid certificate/Life Guard certificate
• Computer literate
• Driving licence
• Previous Summer School experience

Gross Basic Salary*                                                           £245

Additional holiday entitlement 28 days per annum (pro rata) = 12.07% of hours worked based on Total Basic Salary, paid at the end of the contract where holiday has not been taken.

An further £5 to basic salary for each qualifying poi

• Previous other summer school experience: 1 point (£5)
• First Aid certificate**: 2 point (£10)
• 3 years or more experience working with juniors: 1 point (£5)
• 2 years or more teaching experience: 1 point (£5)

Total Gross Maximum weekly remuneration***           £297.76

Returning Staff will receive:

An extra £15 per week Loyalty Bonus for their second year, with an additional £5 for each extra year they have worked at our summer schools, plus entitlement to our Early Bird Bonus and access to our Referral Bonus.

Working week = 5.5 days (up to 48 hours per week)

(overtime is not paid but excessive hours can be taken off in lieu in agreement with Summer Schools Operations Manager)

To apply for this post please carefully read the Job Description (above), Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy and Introduction & Mission Statement. Then download and complete the Application Form, Skills Sheet and Equal Opportunities Form (below) and return them to LAL London.

• If you are sending forms by post, please sign them first, and send to: FAO Alex Kemp, LAL London, Allied House, 29-39 London Road, Twickenham, TW1 3SZ
• If you are e-mailing forms then you may send them with your name where the signature should be and you can sign them on induction. Please save a copy of the completed form for your records and e-mail forms to alex.kemp@lalschools.com

Be aware that all documents relating to an application for employment form part of a contract and any misleading or false information could result in disciplinary action.

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In the event of a successful interview, the applicant will be offered the position and a reply in the first instance either by email or in writing will be required.

A formal offer, confirming location, hours, dates and remuneration will be sent upon receipt of your email acceptance of the position. This will need to be signed and posted and/or scanned and emailed by return.

Any offer of work is subject to a face-to-face interview on arrival, a satisfactory CRB disclosure or equivalent and favourable references.

An electronic version of the employee handbook, containing the general terms and conditions of employment, will be made available in advance, with acceptance of these terms to be signed at induction on your first day.