Job Description
ABOUT CATS COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE
CATS College offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience to students aged 14+ from all over the world. Students live and work at the custom built Cambridge campus, studying for GCSEs, A levels and University Foundation Programmes, and preparing for admission to universities across the country and elsewhere. We pride ourselves on our approach to teaching and learning, with small class sizes and an informal atmosphere ensuring that students are treated as individuals and build great relationships with staff. We are committed to the safeguarding, health and well-being of our students.
JOB OVERVIEW
As a Day House Parent in Elizabeth House, you will provide a consistent and supportive adult presence during the school day. Your role is central to promoting the health, safety, and well-being of students, encouraging positive behaviour, and ensuring they attend lessons. You will also assist with the daily operations of the house, working closely with the Boarding, Welfare, and Attendance teams to maintain a welcoming and well-ordered environment.
This role will require you to work half-terms and Easter Holidays but you will not be required to work Summer Holidays. You will be contracted to 40hrs per week working day shifts covering Monday-Friday.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Skills & Experience:
• Experience working with young people in an educational or pastoral setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism.
• Good organisational and administrative skills, including record-keeping and reporting.
• Ability to work independently while being a proactive team player.
Personal Attributes
• Approachable, empathetic, and supportive in interactions with students.
• Resilient and calm under pressure, able to respond effectively to emergencies.
• A high level of integrity and commitment to student welfare and well-being.
• Adaptable and willing to take on a variety of tasks as needed.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
• Experience in a boarding school or residential setting.
• First Aid training or a willingness to undertake relevant medical training.
• Familiarity with attendance tracking and reporting systems.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, behaviour management, and attendance policies.
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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