Residential and Non Residential House Tutors
Responsible to: Housemaster /mistress
Salary: Residential: £25,105, Non Residential: £25,580
Hours of work: Residential – full‑time 51 hours per week during term time plus two additional weeks for holiday/activity programmes and commercial lets. Monday to Sunday 7.00 am to 11.00 pm on a rota basis. Non‑Residential – full‑time 40 hours per week during term time plus two additional weeks for holiday/activity programmes and commercial lets. Monday to Sunday 7.00 am to 11.00 pm on a rota basis.
The RoleThe Resident House Tutors and Non‑Resident House Tutors are key members of the St Leonards School Boarding team, collaborating to uphold and promote the ethos of the School. They report directly to the Housemaster /mistress of their assigned House and are ultimately accountable to the Head via the Deputy Head (Pastoral) and Head of Boarding.
Maintain effective communication with House leadership to plan and deliver daily, weekly, and termly routines; supervise students throughout the day; maintain high expectations of behaviour; foster students’ development; promote the Student Handbook; adopt a zero‑tolerance approach to bullying, harassment, alcohol and substance abuse; support safeguarding responsibilities; contribute to the organisation and delivery of house life; maintain accurate records; attend house meetings; contribute to a safe, structured and caring boarding environment.
Additional responsibilities – Resident House Tutor (RHT)Undertake practical house duties including cleaning, tidying and laundry support; support travel logistics; oversee boarding student travel arrangements; provide on‑site residential presence including overnight availability and emergency response; participate in fire drills, security monitoring and full boarding‑house operational duties; liaise with the Medical Centre; welcome visitors and prospective families; support boarding house tours; maintain duty room and office.
Additional responsibilities – Non‑Resident House Tutor (NRHT)Support boarding supervision and pastoral care without residential accommodation; assist with wider boarding operations, trips, events and supervision duties; provide flexible support across boarding houses.
National and School StandardsDemonstrate understanding of the St Leonards School Child Protection Policy; uphold all school policies; maintain awareness of contractual, pastoral and legal responsibilities; report safeguarding or behavioural concerns promptly; work collaboratively across teams; develop an understanding of the IB Diploma programmes; comply with SSSC codes of practice; register with SSSC where required; pursue SVQ3 Children and Young People qualification where required.
Person Specification – Education, Training and QualificationsEssential: Educated to HND or degree level; experience and understanding of pastoral care and/or working in a care environment; strong ability to support the needs of young people. Desirable: SVQ3 Children and Young People qualification; experience working with teenagers in an educational setting.
Skills – EssentialListen to, understand and support adolescent needs; strong written and verbal communication; strong ICT skills; motivate and encourage engagement; work effectively with staff, students and parents. Desirable: Support extracurricular or enrichment activities.
Interpersonal Skills – EssentialResilient, calm and able to work under pressure; approachable, empathetic and student‑focused; strong sense of responsibility; handle sensitive and confidential matters; well‑organised; adaptable; team player; work independently; professional appearance and manner; commitment to safeguarding.
Desirable: Empathy with international and diverse student backgrounds; full clean driving licence.
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