Glenalmond College seeks to appoint a suitably qualified Houseparent into a full-time residential position, which will ideally suit a candidate with experience of working in a boarding or similar environment, who wants to contribute to the running of this thriving and busy school. The position represents an excellent opportunity for a well-experienced individual to lead the day-to-day running of a busy boarding house as well as the pastoral care of pupils aged 12—18. The successful candidate will lead all aspects of the House with direct responsibility for the welfare of pupils and the management of staff.

All staff at Glenalmond are expected to contribute fully to the extra-curricular and boarding life of this busy and successful independent school.

Glenalmond College is committed to promoting the safeguarding of children and expects all its
employees to share this commitment. Any job offer will be made subject to satisfactory checks with previous employers, including a PVG check with Disclosure Scotland. The successful applicant will also require to be able to be registered with either the SSSC or the GTCS.

Glenalmond College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation

We offer:

• A competitive salary
• Family accommodation
• Workplace pension scheme
• Free staff lunches during term time and complimentary refreshments during hours of work.
• Employee assistance programme
• A great working environment as part of a developing team and the possibility of opportunities for the role to grow.
• Fee concessions are available for staff children who attend Glenalmond College and there are various reciprocal arrangements with local Prep schools

MAIN RESPONSIBILITY
Day-to-day management and leadership of a Glenalmond College boarding house.

SPECIFIC TASKS
• Leadership of staff and pupils within the House.
• Manage the pastoral care and development of pupils within the House, including the
delegation and supervision of duties.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of pupils at all times.
• Generate a positive and supportive atmosphere within the House such that all pupils and
staff respond to the high standards of behaviour, mutual respect and teamwork.
• Communicate regularly and promptly with parents, including the welcoming of parents into
the House for formal and informal meetings and events.
• Lead the work of the House Prefects.
• To be aware of, and to implement, the requirements of the
National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools.
• Ensure all procedures and protocols are updated in accordance with the statutory
requirements and College policies.
• Liaise with the various tutors and the Sub-Warden (Academic) to monitor the academic
progress of pupils in the House.
• Monitor and maintain records of pupil attendance, progress and welfare.
• Manage the House's resources and budget as delegated by the Chief Operating Officer.

• Monitor the fabric of the House, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness,
repair and good order are maintained.
• Be available to meet prospective pupils and parents as required.
• Promote and market the House.
• Attend all Chapel Services, College and House Assemblies.
• Attend, when possible and within reason, events involving members of the House.
• Produce appropriate House booklets and maintain a positive social media presence for the House.
• Produce and annual House Development Plan and Review.
• Write reports on pupils as required and complete UCAS references.

Key qualifications, skills and qualities are detailed in the application pack.

Glenalmond College is an inspiring place to live and work. The community atmosphere and warmth of welcome are matched by the commitment and professionalism of our staff, who are key to the success of the school.

Glenalmond welcomes boys and girls, aged 12 to 18, as boarders or day pupils. Most of our pupils are British, but we also have a number of pupils from up to 16 different countries around the world. There are up to 400 pupils at Glenalmond College, an almost even balance of boys and girls.

Glenalmond offers a rigorous model of education with international currency. A curriculum of breadth and depth, balancing a core of facilitating subjects with a variety of options to inform, challenge and ignite passions and recognise developments in technology.

Our purpose at Glenalmond is to help make the world a better place. That aim hasn’t changed at all since our foundation way back in 1847, and we share Ralph Waldo Emerson’s definition of success:

“To laugh often and much…to appreciate beauty…to find the best in others, to leave the world a bit better…to know even one life has breathed easier because you lived.”