Job Description
ABOUT CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL OF VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS (CSVPA)
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts (CSVPA) is one of the UK’s leading providers of Art & Design, Drama and Music pathway and higher education programmes. Since 1985, CSVPA has been a specialist arts foundation school, and over time has grown its portfolio to include undergraduate degrees and a master’s preparation programme. Our unique and personalised approach to creative learning has given students the opportunity to develop their skills, build their confidence and progress onto some of the most prestigious Art & Design schools, music conservatoires and world-renowned drama schools.
CSVPA is part of CATS Global Schools, a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.
OVERVIEW OF THE JOB
This role is a key part of the boarding team structure, with core responsibility for the management of the residential provision and a strong focus on supporting the health and wellbeing of our international boarding students. Working collaboratively with the Head of Boarding and Residential Life, the successful candidate will contribute to the ongoing development of the boarding provision.
As part of a vibrant, multicultural team, the role involves providing daily pastoral care, supporting students in their routines, and delivering a varied enrichment programme that enhances the residential experience.
The post is residential, with accommodation provided on-site, just across the road from one of our main school buildings and is within easy reach of Cambridge city centre. Living alongside colleagues and students allows for meaningful connection with the boarding community, and structured rotas and regular time off ensure a positive work-life balance
REPORTS TO
You will be directly responsible to the Head of Boarding and Residential Life. You will work within the framework set by and under the general direction of the Rector.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB
You will:
▪ Work with the Head of Boarding and Residential Life to ensure the smooth running of the residence, maintaining a friendly, welcome, and happy environment.
▪ Be determined to ensure the College’s students are provided with a positive, purposeful, safe, and fun residential environment that promotes their learning and development.
▪ Work with the Head of Boarding and Residential Life to ensure the College complies with statutory duty of care obligations for under-18 students.
▪ Lead and support the residential team alongside the Head of Boarding and Residential Life to ensure that duties are completed in line with the routines of the house such as wake-up calls, regular room checks and patrols, roll-calls, completing necessary paperwork accurately, giving instructions and guidance to the rest of your team.
▪ Ensure a visible presence in the Boarding Houses when on duty, maintaining a safe and positive community in residence through active engagement with students and policy enforcement.
▪ Sleep in accommodation provided by the college after an evening shift to ensure sufficient staffing coverage across the site, taking a work mobile in case the member of staff holding the emergency phone requires assistance.
▪ Take the emergency phone when necessary and respond to call outs as required.
▪ Act as Fire Marshall. Respond to and assist with emergencies such as fire alarms if in the building even when not formally on duty.
▪ Oversee an allocated group of students in a pastoral capacity, holding regular meetings to share information, gather feedback, and foster a strong sense of community and belonging. Gather and provide student feedback to the Head of Boarding and Residential Life
▪ Induct new residential staff to their duties and the residences.
▪ Monitor the performance of residential team during shift, offering them support and guidance to conduct their duties in line with the expectations of the Head of Boarding and Residential Life.
▪ Meet with the Head of Boarding and Residential Life on a regular basis to give regular feedback on the performance of residential staff.
▪ Assist the Head of Boarding and Residential Life with managing the rota, including assisting with organising cover when required.
▪ Provide administrative support for the Head of Boarding and Residential Life as requested.
Please note the above is not an exhaustive list of duties and reference should be made to the full job description for this.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
▪ Knowledge of National Minimum Standards (NMS), Independent Schools’ Statutory Regulations (ISI) and other relevant current child protection legislation.
▪ Experience in and the ability to work with, care for and supervise young people.
▪ Well-developed IT skills.
▪ High standards set for themselves and others.
▪ Background/experience in an area relevant to potential student activities.
▪ Ability to stay calm and effective under pressure.
▪ Positive, resilient, and solution-focused attitude to working life.
▪ Experience managing a team.
▪ High levels of energy, an even temper and a sense of humour.
▪ Willingness to appropriately reprimand and/or report students who are not adhering to the College rules with compassion and respect.
▪ The ability to relate to young people.
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.