Summary

The Assistant Housemaster/mistress is responsible for assisting and deputising for the Housemaster / Housemistress in the welfare, social and academic wellbeing, and development of the pupils in their House.

Detail

Duties and Responsibilities:

House responsibilities

• Deputise for the Housemaster / Housemistress and promote the Aims of the School, adhering to the Staff Code of Conduct
• Working within consistent whole-school policies and procedures, help develop the distinctive culture of the House, in which: kindness and respect (of self and others) are central, the wellbeing of all is promoted and all feel a sense of belonging
• Be a visible presence around the House, and specifically on duty two nights a week, as well as undertaking weekend duties, as agreed with the Senior Deputy Head.
• Working with Designated Safeguarding Lead, safeguard and promote the welfare of the pupils in the House
• Attend main school events and services.
• Reside in school accommodation throughout the term, and for at least seven days prior to the beginning of the Michaelmas term, two days before the start of other terms, and to be available throughout the term other than by arrangement with the Head.

Pupils

• Provide sensitive pastoral care and support for the pupils in the House, in line with the Christian ethos of the school, acting as a positive role model
• Know each pupil in the House as an individual, ensuring that each one is challenged to develop his or her potential, in line with the school’s aims and objectives
• Maintain close knowledge of each pupil’s cognitive profile and any SEND requirements
• Promote the physical and mental health of all pupils in the House, encouraging healthy behaviours and choices
• Collate information about pupils and distribute to other staff as appropriate
• Assist with, and check, the travel and accommodation arrangements of pupils at half-terms and at the beginning and end of each term
• Observe pupils in lessons or activities, to promote optimal performance and advise colleagues on effective strategies with individual pupils
• Help organise activities and events – especially House Weekends – for the pupils in the House
• Proactively engage with parents and pupils to ensure strong pupil retention

Parents

• In liaison with the Housemaster / Housemistress, ensure prompt communication with parents over issues of pupil welfare and discipline
• Manage parental expectations, foresee problems and anticipate issues
• Establish good and appropriate working relationships with parents - and where applicable the Guardian for overseas parents - offering advice and guidance
• Ensure, through membership management of the Tutor team, that there is appropriate and accurate communication over academic progress and pastoral matters

House fabric

• Assist the Housemaster / Housemistress in the opening and locking of House at the start and finish of each term, at Exeat weekends and at half-terms
• Assist the Housemaster / Housemistress in ensuring that pictures, pupil work and other items of interest are displayed throughout the house to ensure that it has a family feel, and a clear identity

Additional specific responsibilities

• Contribute to the school’s extra-curricular programme
• Contribute to the school’s duty rota
• Participate in appraisal arrangements
• Attend weekly meetings with fellow House Staff and Senior Managers

Documents

• Applicant Pack Assistant Housemaster Housemistress PDF Document