Boarding Housemother

Our client, an International School based in beautiful grounds near Slough is seeking an on-site Boarding Housemother. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the well-being and support of around 60 students living in the boarding house, providing a nurturing and supportive environment.

Hours - 4pm on Friday til 9am on Wednesday (please note on-site accommodation including meals is provided full-time (including when off-duty), term-time only.

Responsibilities:

• Stay in boarding house communal areas during nominated hours of duty.
• Reside in official accommodation and respond to calls/ alarms in line with protocols.
• Provide first aid, initial medical support and the safe administration of non-prescription medicines to students.
• Assist with booking medical appointments and accompany students when and if necessary.
• Oversee the administration of medication to students as required.
• Keep all medical records accurate and up-to-date.
• Ensure information on the dietary needs/ allergies students is shared with staff.
• Ensure the accident and incident register is accurate.
• Conduct the termly health and safety audits for all boarding areas.
• Do room checks on a regular basis and report any Health and Safety concerns.
• Assist the School and Boarding Administrator in reviewing the boarding risk assessment.
• Participate in a programme of continual risk assessment within the Campus as required by Health and Safety guidelines.
• Assist in arranging and overseeing departure and arrival of students.
• Work closely with the with fellow boarding staff ensuring the smooth handover at boarding shifts.
• Ensure that the presence of students is checked and reported regularly, at times set for registration, and report any missing students to the Head of School.
• Organise recreational activities for students while on campus after academic time and participate in external school trips.
• Oversee detention sessions during weekends.
• Work closely with the with fellow boarding staff ensuring the smooth handover at boarding shifts.
• Maintain detailed student records (medical, immunisations, incidents, reports etc.) with particular attention to the confidentiality, privacy and sensitivity of issues.
• Undertake such other duties as the Executive Director and Head of School may require.
• Ensure that Safeguarding policies are always upheld.

All applicants will be expected to undertake employment checks, a Disclosure & Barring Service check and provide previous employment references.

Key skills:

• Experience in a boarding school environment is a plus.
• Empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills.
• Experience in student support and mentorship.
• Ability to create a supportive and nurturing environment.
• Organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, and parent.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Background in counselling or education is beneficial.

Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days.

As an equal opportunity employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.