ABOUT BOSWORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
Bosworth Independent School is a relatively small school of approximately 300 students. This enables us to offer a supportive family atmosphere, where students and staff can enjoy their work and thrive as valued people and professionals. Our ethos is one that believes in the importance of the individual and celebrates success regardless of the level. Students come from a wide variety of countries and are motivated and aspirational, mostly aiming for Russell Group and Oxbridge.
INTRODUCTION
Working as a Boarding Houseparent is a deeply rewarding role, rooted in care, connection, and the everyday moments that help young people feel safe, valued, and at home.
This job description reflects the expectations set out in key national frameworks that shape high-quality boarding practice. While not an exhaustive or definitive list, these standards provide a strong foundation for your work and guide the safe, compassionate routines at the heart of excellent boarding provision.
Being a Houseparent is a fulfilling and meaningful role, one that offers daily opportunities to shape students’ experiences, nurture their confidence, and contribute to a warm, inclusive community where every young person can thrive. These standards help us create a nurturing environment in which every student feels known, respected, and supported to flourish.
JOB OVERVIEW
You will be a supervising adult presence in the Boarding House, committed to ensuring the health and well-being of our boarding students, while assisting them in their daily lives. Working on a two-week shift pattern. Weekday hours when on duty are evenings and mornings, and each two-week shift contains a weekend on duty.
ACCOMMODATION
During your duty shifts, you will stay in the accommodation provided so you can be present and available to support students. Meals are provided during these periods, giving you the opportunity to dine with students and strengthen the sense of community.
REPORTS TO
You will be directly responsible to the Head of Boarding. You will work within the framework set by the Headmaster and under the Headmaster's general direction.
BENEFITS
Cycle to work Scheme
Tech Scheme
Car Scheme
Free flu vaccine through Healthshield
Free eye tests
Financial wellbeing support via WageStream
Employee Assistance Programme
Group income protection
GP24: GP Access for all
Health Cash Plan
Death in Service
Long service awards
Employee referral scheme
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS)
CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.
With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China.
Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities.
We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.
OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values Pioneering, Persevering, People We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all.
SAFEGUARDING
CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.