ASSISTANT HOUSE PARENT - ISS

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications/Attainment

Essential

Desirable

Training in areas related to childcare, education or counselling

Current First Aid certificate

Educated to Degree Level

Full UK Driving Licence

Experience/Knowledge

X

X

X

X

Essential

Desirable

Awareness  of,  and  commitment  to,  Boarding  Standards  Health  and
Safety issues and ensuring students’ safety at all times
Previous  experience  in  a  boarding  school  or  summer  school
environment and a good understanding of the expected standards and
rules

X

X

Skills/Abilities

Essential

Desirable

Ability  to  foster  a  positive  Boarding House  environment  and  to  lead
and motivate students
Ability  to  always  engage  and  form  good  relationships  with  students
and other staff

Excellent organisation and communication skills

A good sense of humour, energy, enthusiasm and flexibility and ability
to work under pressure and as part of a team

A good understanding of health & safety and safeguarding

X

X

X

X

X

The ability to speak other languages

X