Assistant House Parent (Residential)
Summer School Assistant House Parent x4 (Residential)
Fixed-term: 1 July 2026 to 1 August 2026 inclusive
Benefits: Accommodation and meals
Closing date: Midday on Monday 12 January 2026
Haileybury International Summer School is an established, successful English language school which will offer Spring and Summer courses in 2026. The programme has an academic focus and it is aimed at international students aged 11-16 with varying levels of English. The different courses include an impressive range of activities, study tours and exciting excursions.
We are looking for four Assistant House Parents who will support staff in all aspects of the Summer School delivery especially the pastoral and activity teams. You will also support and engage with students during activities, house time, excursions and free time, to ensure that they have a safe, happy and homely living environment in the boarding house and that they feel relaxed, supported and have a fun learning experience, that they feel confident when using English.
You will be responsible for administering any medication that pupils bring and you will liaise with the Pupil Services Manager and School Nurse about other welfare and medical matters. You will deputise for the House Parent in their absence and Pupil Support Assistants in your house.
The purpose of this job description is to set out the current principal duties of the post. It does not detail every individual task, and employees are required to undertake such tasks and duties as are allocated to them from time to time in accordance with the role. This job description will be reviewed annually as part of the School’s annual performance review process.
The nature of a 24 hour a day, 7 days per week summer school requires staff to work flexibly. The work is intense, days are long and whether on or off duty, staff are expected to put the needs of the students and the reputation of the school first. However, it is extremely rewarding and enables staff to develop their knowledge and skills in a vibrant, energetic workplace.
Please see the candidate brief for further information.
How to apply
To apply for the above position, please complete the application form in full, with reference to the candidate brief and return it to hr@haileybury.com by Midday on Monday 12 January 2026.
Please be aware that we cannot consider an application unless the application form has been filled in completely, including details of your full employment history.
The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The School has a diverse pupil body and is committed to its strategy of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds to enrich our collective knowledge and experience. Appointments will be made on merit.
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Haileybury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for the above post must be willing to undergo child protection vetting, including reference checks with previous employers, prohibition checks and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.