Job reference: 002438
Salary: £35,000
Closing date: 08/04/2026
Department: House Parents
Centre/School: Bosworth Independent School
Employment type: Permanent
Job start date: 30/04/2026
Closing date: 08/04/2026

Job Description

ABOUT BOSWORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
Bosworth Independent School is a relatively small school of approximately 300 students. This enables us to offer a supportive family atmosphere, where students and staff can enjoy their work and thrive as valued people and professionals. Our ethos is one that believes in the importance of the individual and celebrates success regardless of the level. Students come from a wide variety of countries and are motivated and aspirational, mostly aiming for Russell Group and Oxbridge.

JOB OVERVIEW

You will be a Middle Manager, committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of our boarding students. You will assist them in their daily lives and act as first point of contact for boarding matters when on duty.

You will be directly responsible to the Head of Boarding. You will work within the framework set by and under the general direction of the Principal.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES OF THE JOB

As a member of the boarding team, you should carry out your role to support the needs of the students you work with and the School in general. In as much, you will:

In general:

•Ensure the smooth running of the boarding houses generally, in accordance with the National Minimum Standards and School policies to maintain a friendly, welcoming and happy environment.
•Co-ordinate a crisis management plan while on duty, informing relevant emergency services and senior leaders of events and documenting thoroughly.
•Monitor and assist with the approval of students exeats as set out within the School policy.
•Attend termly induction and boarding meetings.
•During the period of Summer School, undertake duties as directed by Head of Boarding
•Manage student welfare and behaviour and ensure effective communication with relevant parties, escalating if necessary.
•Report student illness promptly to the School nurse in the mornings. If emergency attention is required, to use the emergency number or call an ambulance.
•To ensure all team members help the domestic team with maintaining general cleanliness and tidiness in the Boarding Houses.
•Report any maintenance issues through the School system.
•Assist with laundry requirements of the students.
•Issue keys/cards as each Boarding House requires.
•Ensure a visible presence in the Boarding Houses at all times when on duty.
•Ensure curfew times are kept; filling in associated paperwork as requested and reporting issues of lateness.
•Ensure and oversee all student induction and departures.
•Encourage students to engage in activities after school
•Attend dinner and breakfast when on duty to ensure safety and wellbeing of students
•Attend breakfast, lunch and dinner with students


PERSON SPECIFICATION

The job requires that you have:

•The ability to work with, care for and supervise young people
•The ability to lead others with a solution-focused attitude
•High levels of energy, an even temper and a sense of humour
•Willingness to reprimand and/or report students who are not adhering to the school rules
•The ability to relate to young people in a professional manner
•The ability and willingness to work in a multi-cultural environment and maintain cultural sensitivity for all
•Willingness to work unsociable hours
•The ability to work as a team member and lead by example, to be proactive, flexible and reliable
•A full understanding of current child protection procedures
•A desire to continue professional development in all aspects of boarding and that you maintain an advanced level of safeguarding and first aid training
• Experience of managing a team
•Experience working in an educational setting
•Understanding of how to handle sensitive data in accordance with GDPR
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Desirable:

•Hold a full valid UK driving licence
•Experience of National Minimum Standards (NMS), Independent Schools’ Statutory
•Regulations and other relevant legislation
•Current First Aid Training certification
• Advanced Safeguarding Training (Level 3)
•Experience working in a boarding school or similar setting


BENEFITS
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Car Scheme
• Free flu vaccine through Healthshield
• Free eye tests
• Financial wellbeing support via WageStream
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group income protection
• GP24: GP Access for all
• Health Cash Plan
• Death in Service
• Long service awards
• Employee referral scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS)
CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.
With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China.


Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities.


We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values – Pioneering, Persevering, People – We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all.

SAFEGUARDING
CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.

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