Resident Houseparent

RESIDENT HOUSEPARENT | required August 2026 • 39 hours per week. • Live-in position. • Overtime may be required during May half term holiday to allow boarders sitting SQA examinations to be resident. • Fixed-Term: from August 2026 until 1st July 2027. • Term Time Plus 7 days (5 days before beginning of Autumn Term, 1 day before both Spring and Summer Terms) and In-Service days. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of the role, (provision of services to young females), this role is exempt as a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under Schedule 9 of The Equality Act (2010) and is therefore restricted to female only applicants. Renumeration Package • Pro-rata salary is £17,919.17 per annum to reflect Term Time Plus and working hours. This includes year round accommodation and household utilities during term time. • FTE is £26,178.88 per annum. Key Dates Closing Date - 25th May 2026 Interviews - W/C 1st June 2026 Introduction The role of Houseparent is one of great importance, we are looking for a skilled, competent, enthusiastic and caring individual with a genuine interest in pastoral work and in developing their experiences by contributing to the smooth running of Houldsworth House. The postholder will be a valued member of the Houldsworth staff team, assisting the Housemistress, who has overall responsibility for the care and academic progress of the boarders and for leading the Houldsworth staff team. In partnership with the Housemistress, Houseparents collectively hold the responsibility for up to 50 boarders between 10- 18yrs. The successful candidate will join a co-operative, caring and very forward-looking community which is committed to supporting the development and welfare of our students and supporting partnership with parents. The staff throughout the school are in regular contact with the boarding house and our parents are enormously supportive. Job Purpose • To assist the Housemistress in the running of Houldsworth House in accordance with the policy of the school and in the light of current legislation and recommendations concerning the welfare of children. • To be available to be be resident in Houldsworth during term time (according to the staff rota) and for a sufficient time before and after each term. This includes a 10.30pm term time curfew every evening unless alternative arrangments are agreed with the Housemistress. • To be responsible for the safety, welfare and pastoral care of the boarders in Houldsworth House. • To work closely with the Housemistress in ensuring continuity of care for each of the boarders and the proper running of the boarding house. • To build a strong personal relationship with each of the girls in her care, to sound out the needs of each and to work continuously towards meeting those needs. • To keep in touch with parents and guardians and to respond to their concerns. •To work in partnership with other houseparents to plan, coordinate and facilitate evening and weekend activities. Accountable To Residen