House Parent

Abbey College Cambridge

Cambridgeshire

£24,285 - £24,287 per year
New

Salary:
£24,287 per annum + Employee benefits
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 November 2025
Apply by:
29 September 2025

Job overview

Overview

Main duties and Key Responsibilities:

Pastoral and Academic Development of Boarders
Know each student personally and be concerned for their development – academic, social and personal welfare.
Management of House information and systems by ensuring that the student notice-boards are kept up to date; signing in/out procedures are adhered to; visitor times are regulated; non-smoking or alcohol policies are maintained.
Planning, running and supporting after school and weekend activities such as clubs, sports, trips, in and around Cambridge as well as further afield. Organising social activities some evenings for the students in the house to create a community spirt.
Conduct wake up calls to ensure that students attend school on time. Checking student rooms each night, ensuring that all students are in their rooms by the curfew time. Following up on any attendance and lateness issues. Ensure that the behaviour and attendance policies are being followed.
Supporting the House Matron/Matron in cases of student illness or injury by providing first aid, administering of medication, medical support and escorting students to emergency and routine medical appointments as required.
Maintaining accurate medical records for students including being aware of any student in the house with an existing medical conditions e.g. asthma or allergies, or on medication.
Undertake sign-out and curfew checks.
To be an active member of the school community by attending school events including assemblies, parties, Charity Fairs, May Ball etc.
Offer support and guidance to all boarders, promote student welfare, maintain discipline in the house and ensure that the behaviour policy is being followed.
To be aware of and support students in the boarding house with learning needs (SEND) and social, emotion and mental health needs.
To work with the wider team to ensure all accommodation is covered day and night as required to ensure and maintain student safety and to deal with any unexpected emergencies that may occur during the night. This may include a short term overnight stay in another residence.
To take additional responsibility for a smaller group of students or ‘Huddle’, monitoring their wellbeing, academic progress and their development in collaboration with the student’s personal tutor. Holding regular meetings with the students, running activities, communicating home as appropriate and via termly reports.

Skills & Experience:

A-levels or equivalent
Confident using MS Word, Excel and Outlook
Experience working within policies and procedures
Strong communication skills, especially with diverse language backgrounds
Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and child protection
Empathetic, respectful and supportive approach to student care
Ability to work independently, use initiative and stay calm under pressure

Degree or relevant boarding qualifications
Experience mentoring or supporting young people
Familiarity with OFSTED/ISI frameworks and child protection legislation

Hours

Salary

Attached documents

Recruiter contact:

About Abbey College Cambridge

Abbey College Cambridge
Homerton Gardens, Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB2 8EB
United Kingdom

+44 1223 578280

Abbey College Cambridge is continually expanding with over 460 students from more than 40 countries currently study with us. They are united by one ambition: to enter one of the top universities in the UK. Our students, working with our experienced, professional, highly skilled staff, form a vibrant community.

During this growth our educational ethos has remained very clear: outstanding achievement for all and to provide the best possible start for every child in our care.

Our staff come from a diverse range of backgrounds, many have enjoyed previous careers in academia, government service, industry and commerce. Many of our teachers have been educated at the UK’s top universities, and we are fortunate to have both senior and assistant examiners in the staff body.

We know that the staff are our greatest asset so we are constantly on the look out for individuals with the skills and perspective to support our ethos. We invest heavily in staff training and development as this is absolutely fundamental to what we do.

We have 56 fully equipped classrooms including 12 laboratory spaces, an art studio, music rehearsal room, and performance spaces.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
Free lunch for staff
Employee assistance programme
Group personal pension plan, 7% employer contribution
Discounted school fees
Regular social events
Season Ticket Loans
Eye Care
Gym Scheme
Workplace Nursery Scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity and neonatal care pay
Smaller class sizes
Free onsite parking
Additional time off during Christmas period

Child Protection

Each college’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be accessed the colleges website Policies | Private Sixth Form, Cambridge | Abbey Cambridge

Abbey DLD Group Ltd  is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”

Checks and Training

• Enhanced DBS checks to ascertain successful candidates suitability to work with children will be carried out. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and therefore all convictions, cautions and bindovers, including those regarded as ‘spent’ must be declared.

• Online searches will be carried out on candidates for any unsuitable content by or about candidates.

• Two written & verbal references from previous employers and a personal reference will be sought. Referees will be asked about candidates suitability to work with children and whether they know of any disciplinary offences relating to children or young persons and whether candidates have been the subject of any child protection allegations or concerns and if so the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure.

• Candidates full employment history will be checked, any significant gaps will require explanation and proof of any relevant qualifications will need to be provided.

• Successful candidates will be required to complete Child Protection Training via e-learning prior to commencing employment.

• Pre-employment health screening will also be carried out.

• A copy of out Equal Opportunity Policy can be accessed by clicking on the General details attachment

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