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Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Residential Senior Houseparent starting Monday 18 August 2025. The successful applicant will be expected to supervise on a shift, support, and participate in the running of the boarding house in accordance with the National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools. You will be a supervising adult presence in the boarding house, committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of our boarding students and assisting them in their daily lives. Additional responsibilities may be assigned.
Rochester Independent College's boarding community is growing, with a new Northbank Campus opened in October 2024, accommodating over 40 boarders.
Founded in 1984, Rochester Independent College offers a flexible approach to education with no uniform, where students and teachers are on first name terms. It currently has 425 students aged 11 and offers places for 185 boarders from age 13.
The college features small classes, with an average of 8 students per group, and specializes in intensive one-year A level and GCSE courses, with a strong record of results in competitive university placements including Medicine, Law, Veterinary Science, and Dentistry.
RIC is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act 1974 and related amendments.
For our Safeguarding policy, visit: https://rochester-college.org/information/policies-1
At RIC, we embrace diversity and inclusivity, encouraging staff to be themselves and fostering a community where representation across all parts of the College is valued. All qualified applicants will be considered. The College reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Book and Periodical Publishing
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