Houseparent

Fettes College is one of the UK's foremost independent co-educational boarding and day schools. Situated in Edinburgh, a city rich in history, learning and culture, Fettes College is a centre of educational excellence, a reputation it has held for one hundred and fifty years.

Fettes College Guangzhou (FCG), opened in September 2020, as the first overseas campus of Fettes College. The new school is closely linked to Fettes College and shares its ethos and vision: to provide the highest quality holistic, and broad-based education that will stretch and challenge its students, equipping them with the qualifications, skills and personal qualities that enable them to flourish and succeed at school and beyond.

Fettes College Guangzhou is located on a spacious, world-class campus in Zengcheng, bordered by forests and hills, and yet is within one hour's drive of Guangzhou city centre and Baiyun International Airport. The campus has been designed with flair and imagination to capture the unique character and features of Fettes' Edinburgh campus.

Job Summary:

A boarding house is a diverse and dynamic job which requires flexibility and stamina. The holder of this vital role will need to employ creative and effective management techniques to co-ordinate the pastoral, spiritual and co-curricular development of the pupils in their care.The houseparent has direct responsibility for overseeing the pastoral care of the pupils within their house and for ensuring that the house is a nurturing, respectful and friendly community, within which all pupils are valued as individuals. Whilst there are, of course, school rules and expectations that cover all students in the school, each house is encouraged to develop its own character and camaraderie, something which is largely based on the leadership and outlook of the houseparent.Main Accountabilities:Provide clear leadership to House staff and work collegially to cultivate a sense of community within the boarding house. In this regard, the Houseparent manages the house team of Boarding Tutors and Boarding Carers.To have responsibility for Child Protection and Safeguarding within the boarding house.To be responsible for the communication and implementation of pastoral policies and procedures and House systems and routines in the boarding house, updating house staff and students as necessary.The Houseparent must be familiar with all the house systems and protocols, including the signing in and out procedures and the shared Daily House log.To work with the Head of Boarding and Head of Pastoral Care on the appointment of new members of House staff, ensuring that recruitment and training is fully compliant with FCG's safeguarding requirements.The Houseparent is resident in House during the term, even if off duty, so that they can be called on in emergencies. Any planned overnight absence should be communicated to the Head of Boarding.The Houseparent should be in residence in the House before the beginning of a semester and be ready to assist in getting the House ready before the arrival of the boarders.The Houseparent should know the location of the boarders and ensure that they remain in care at all times and seek parental permission as necessary for their various activities.The Houseparent will take House Assemblies.The Houseparent answers phone calls from parents when on duty and liaises with other departments in School when necessary. In this regard, liaison with a boarder's Homeroom Tutor is an important part of the job when a pastoral intervention is required.The Houseparent will oversee the House duty rota and ensure a fair plan is put in place.The Houseparent attends hand-over meetings with the Boarding Tutors and the Boarding Carers on duty.The Houseparent should attend all pastoral training sessions required by the Head of Pastoral Care and Head of Boarding.Promote the benefits of full boarding to both current and prospective families.To meet parents and students about pastoral matters.To inspire all FCG staff to be involved in boarding and the pastoral welfare of students. Skills/qualifications:Bachelor's degree or above, excellent English proficiency, capable of working and communicating in English.Passion for working with students, with relevant work experience.Able to handle the management work of a full boarding school dormitory.High level of integrity. Possession of relevant education certifications or teaching qualifications such as PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) and QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) certificates. Cross-cultural teaching experience and adaptability to establish positive relationships with students and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds, fostering cultural exchange and understanding. Application Process

All applications must consist of the following completed documents:

• Letter of application (maximum one and a half sides, Garamond 12) addressed to . Please state clearly in your letter your teaching experience, together with details of your co-curricular strengths and contributions. This should be attached to your electronic application.

• CV (maximum four sides) naming two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. This should be attached to your electronic application.

Please note: Incomplete applications will not be considered and Fettes College Guangzhou reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please contact us if you have any questions about the process:

Applications will be considered upon receipt and selected candidates will be invited to interview in the coming weeks.

Interviews

Candidates selected for interview will be invited to interview with the Head of College or other senior leaders to discuss their experience and interest in the role. Depending on your location, interviews will be conducted in the following cities or via video conference:

• Guangzhou, China

Safeguarding

Fettes College Guangzhou is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practice, and all appointments are subject to an interview, satisfactory references as well as identity and criminal record checks.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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