Boarding Houseparent

We are seeking a proactive and dedicated Houseparent to provide a supportive adult presence within our residential boarding community. In this role, you will ensure our boarding houses operate to the National Minimum Standards, focusing on the wellbeing and academic success of our students. You will be an essential part of their daily lives, providing the structure and care they need to thrive.

For candidates who bring a significant level of relevant experience to the college, there may be the opportunity to be considered for a Senior Houseparent position. This elevated role involves taking on additional responsibilities in the leadership and coordination of the boarding house, and a stipend is available to reflect the increased scope of this post.

The post holder will be directly responsible to the Boarding Leadership Team.

Founded in 1984, Rochester Independent College in Kent is a day and boarding school offering a distinctive alternative to both traditional independent education and the highly selective grammar schools. RIC aims to give students an enjoyable and successful experience of schools in an international, creative and inclusive environment with small classes and high-quality teaching and pastoral care.

Classes are small. On average there are 8 students in each group with a maximum of 12. As well as a full secondary education from year 7 to sixth form, the College specialises in intensive one year A level and GCSE courses. We also have a good track record of excellent results on retake A level and GCSE courses for students aiming at competitive university courses including Medicine, Law, Veterinary Science and Dentistry.

Rochester Independent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

Please go to our website to find our Safeguarding policy - https://rochester-college.org/information/policies-1

Being You @ RIC: Our students come from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures and so do we. We want our staff to find a home at RIC and aim to give them the freedom to be themselves at work. We want our community to be an inclusive one where there are meaningful levels of representation across all parts of the College. A commitment to inclusivity is at the heart of RIC's development planning. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at RIC.

Sustainability @ RIC: The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to acting sustainably and regeneratively in their role. This includes avoiding environmental harm wherever possible, mitigating any unavoidable impacts, and actively contributing to the restoration of nature. They will routinely consider both visible and less obvious environmental impacts when making decisions, supporting the College's progress towards its Net Zero Strategy.

The college reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.