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House Parent - Independent Boarding School (Cambridge)
Location: Cambridge, UK
Contract: Full Time, Short-Term (3 months) with the potential to become permanent
Start Date: February 2026
Salary: 21,000 - 23,500 per annum (pro rata for the initial contract)
Benefits: Free on-site accommodation, free meals on duty, and pastoral training
A top independent boarding school in Cambridge is seeking a dedicated and caring House Parent to join its boarding house staff team on a short-term basis, with the possibility of the role becoming permanent.
The Role
The House Parent position is one of trust and responsibility, operating in loco parentis between the school and parents. You will be responsible for the welfare, safety, and day-to-day pastoral support of young people, creating a warm, structured, and nurturing boarding environment that encourages independence and personal growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing outstanding pastoral care and support to boarders
- Promoting student welfare, safety, and wellbeing at all times
- Supporting students' personal development and preparation for university life
- Maintaining a positive, inclusive, and welcoming boarding house community
- Working in line with school policies, procedures, and safeguarding standards
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Experience working with young people
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence using a PC, particularly Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Proven experience working in line with established policies and procedures
- This role would suit someone who is caring, professional, articulate, and committed to supporting young people in a residential education setting.
What's on Offer
- Salary of 21,000 - 23,500 per annum (pro rata for the initial contract)
- Free full-time on-site accommodation
- Free meals while on duty
- Pastoral care training provided
If you meet the requirements and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your CV or contact Joseph at Connaught Education for further information.
Connaught Education - The Independent Schools Specialist
Connaught Education is a trading brand of Connaught Resourcing and operates as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency. We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity. We are committed to supporting the welfare of children and young people. In support of current Safeguarding legislation we will carry out background checks and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure as part of our recruitment and selection procedures.
