Assistant Houseparent - Full Time
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Position Overview & Specifications
Abbotsholme is a co-educational, boarding and day school set in a large, beautiful estate on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border. We are committed to a holistic philosophy of education, striving to nurture and develop pupils’ strengths and abilities through excellence in academic studies, superb pastoral care and a unique and broad-ranging extra-curricular programme.
We are seeking to appoint an excellent Teaching Assistant to work with a small number of pupils in lessons. This post offers an exciting opportunity for a hard-working, confident individual with a flexible approach.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic assistant to work with our boarding team. Working with the Houseparents, this position will further enhance the pastoral care of our boarding community. This position is residential (self-contained accommodation provided) The successful candidate will take an active interest in the lives of the pupils in the house, running boarding activities and taking them on trips.
Some previous experience of working with children is essential.
For further information or to organise a tour of the school and department please contact us by calling 01889 590217.
To apply, please complete the school application form and submit it together with a covering letter outlining your suitability to recruit@abbotsholme.co.uk
Job type: Full time
Benefits: Discounted or free food, on site parking
Application deadline – Midday Friday 26th May
Job Type: Full-time
Shift:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Uttoxeter: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night shift (preferred)
- Overnight shift (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Primary & Secondary Schools
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Houseparent - Full Time roles across Abbotsholme School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Primary & Secondary Schools.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,747 - £30,750 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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