We are seeking enthusiastic and able applicants to join the team in a Boarding House working with girls aged 12-17. This is an important support role within our pastoral teams, working under the direction of the Housemistress and Deputy Housemistress to create a welcoming, supportive, encouraging and cheerful environment for our girls. 

The successful candidates will ideally have previous experience working with young people, a positive “can-do” attitude, a practical approach, warmth, enthusiasm and strong communication and organizational skills. Good IT skills are required as the role has an administrative element. 

Duties will include providing a welcoming presence within the house, routine tasks such as laundry and organization of supplies and deliveries, house administration tasks, ensuring that the house is tidy and other duties to assist the House team. 

Hours: We are looking for applications from those who are interested in working full-time, part-time or as part of a job share on a permanent basis. Shifts are available between the hours of 07:00am and 23:00pm Monday to Sunday, during Wycombe Abbey term-time. In your cover letter, please state the hours you are looking to work. 

Salary: This role is paid at a rate of £12.72 per hour. 

To apply: Please see the job profile document for full information about this role. To apply, please complete an application form and submit this, together with a covering letter, to the Headmistress, Mrs J Duncan by selecting “Apply for this job”. Should you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact the HR Team on 01494 895575 or hr@wycombeabbey.com 

Closing date for applications: 13 March 2024

Interview date: To be confirmed

We reserve the right to appoint to this position before the closing date, should we receive a high volume of suitable early applications.

Wycombe Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all applicants are required to declare:

Further information regarding filtered convictions, please refer to Filtering Guidance by the Ministry of Justice and Nacro Guidance. 

We are an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 310638

Wycombe Abbey is an exceptional place for our pupils to learn and our staff to work. Working here you will be part of a world class school and community of 420 staff and 650 pupils. We are committed to encouraging curiosity, bold ideas, innovation, leadership and delight in learning – not just in the pupils, but in our staff body too, both teaching and support staff. We are looking for people who can bring new ideas, a passion for their area of expertise, skills and enthusiasm that will enrich our community as well as encourage our pupils to do their best.

Life at Wycombe Abbey goes beyond the job title. We encourage staff to be fully involved in School life and offer a rewarding working environment, generous employee benefits package, continuous professional development and an emphasis on staff wellbeing throughout your time with us. Whether you are a member of the teaching staff, House staff or support staff, you will be part of the whole team at Wycombe Abbey. Everyone at School plays their part in inspiring our pupils to strive for ambitious goals and to recognise that they can make a positive difference in the world, now and in the future.

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