Overview
Directorate: Pastoral
Responsible to: Head of Boarding
Location: On Campus
Contract: Full time, Term time, 6 months Fixed term
Salary: £12.45 per hour
Role outline and purpose
The main responsibility of the role is to support the Houseparent by ensuring the welfare and well-being of all pupils in the house, the smooth running of the laundry arrangements of the house and for oversight of all cleaning and maintenance requirements.
Responsibilities
* To inform the Houseparent of any incidents and concerns, about the well-being, health or treatment of the boarders
* To liaise with on-site Health Centre staff regarding treatment or care advice for individuals as and when required
* To be able and prepared to accompany house pupils to local hospital and dental visits, as and when the need arises
* The Matron will be responsible for the domestic duties in the House ensuring that pupils of the house have clean clothes, which are repaired and replaced when necessary
* To be responsible for the daily laundry in the house and to liaise with the Estates Department to facilitate the laundry requirements are met
* To complete the House incident books in accordance with the House procedures keep accurate and up to date records on House bank (pupil pocket money and ensure cash is safely stored), liaising with parents accordingly
* There will be occasions when the Houseparent is not in the house; therefore, it will be necessary to work independently on these occasions, managing the boarding house and the main point of call in an emergency
* Be involved in all aspects of the pupils’ life at college
Appointment process and how to apply
Please apply via our HireRoad function on our website. The closing date for application is Tuesday 9th September 2025 with interviews taking place on Thursday 18th September. The college reserve the right to close the role early.
Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence please feel free to contact Tom Shedden at sheddent@lordwandsworth.org.
Please note 2 references will be required prior to interview.
Equality, diversity and safeguarding
We welcome people of all faiths and those that are committed to these values. We recognise that we have under-represented groups within our workforce. As part of our commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity we are actively encouraging applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.
Appointments will be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check and references. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Lord Wandsworth College is a registered charity (Number: 1143359) providing outstanding caring education for boys and girls since 1912.
Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Temporary
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Education Administration Programs
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