For nearly five centuries, Christ’s Hospital has pioneered social mobility and challenged social inequality to provide an unrivalled start in life for disadvantaged children. As economic and social inequality continue to grow in the UK, Christ’s Hospital’s mission is as relevant today as it was in 1552. Christ’s Hospital is unique. We are strikingly unlike any other independent school in the UK, with a richly diverse student body in terms of ethnicity and socio-economic background. More than 75% of our students are on some form of financial support, with a considerable number receiving full bursaries.

We have a vacancy for a House Parent for one of our eight boys boarding houses. The house run from Year 7 through to Year 12 and is home to around fifty students. Boarding is at the heart of Christ’s Hospital life and the positive transformation that we can achieve with our students is as a direct result of the outstanding pastoral care we provide. We expect our House Parents to teach at the school and we want applicants to have a relevant teaching qualification and the ability to offer a subject taught at the school to at least GCSE level (Biology or Computer Science especially preferred). Innovation, flair, and vision are highly valued, as is the ability to inspire students both inside and outside the classroom.

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the students. The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.

Applicants should evidence in the personal statement how they meet the requirements of the role and person specification. Salary is commensurate with experience and paid in accordance with the Christ’s Hospital teachers’ salary scale up to £48,177 per annum. House Parents receive an additional allowance (on an increasing scale) up to £20,000 per annum. Total starting salary up to £62,453 per annum.. Accommodation is provided in a three bedroomed flat within the boarding house and gas, electric, water rates and Council Tax are covered by the School. House Parents have a substantial remission from teaching and are expected to play a full part in the broader life of this busy boarding community.

To apply, please go to https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/house-parent-boys-house-years-7-12-west-sussex-2146375 and click on Quick Apply. Completed applications must be submitted via TES by the closing date. We cannot accept CVs unless accompanied by a completed application form. Further information about the school is available on our website https://www.christs-hospital.org.uk/about-christs-hospital/vacancies/

Closing date: 9am Monday 6th January 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 15th January 2025

Christ’s Hospital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced disclosure application with the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service). More details on the disclosure process can be found on https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service/about

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