Residential Houseparent

Bell is recruiting for caring and nurturing Houseparents to join our Young Learner team this Summer. As a Houseparent you will be responsible for the care, supervision and well-being of students aged 7 – 17, fostering a home-from-home atmosphere, ensuring students feel comfortable and happy while they embark on the Summer Explorer course.

Key Responsibilities

• Pastoral Care: Provide round-the-clock care for students, offering guidance, support, and optimism.
• Supervision: Oversee the day-to-day routines in the boarding house, including wake-ups, mealtimes, curfews, and lights-out.
• Safeguarding: Ensure all students are safe, cared for, and supported, addressing and reporting any concerns promptly and appropriately.
• Cultural Integration: Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful environment that celebrates diversity.
• Engagement: Participate in evening and study tour activities to build rapport and encourage student involvement.
• Administration: Maintain accurate records of attendance, incidents, and welfare concerns, adhering to Bell’s policies and procedures.
• Teamwork: Work closely with the teaching and activity teams to provide holistic care and support for all students.

• Passion for working with young people and providing high standards of pastoral care.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a compassionate and approachable demeanour.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.
• Experience in a residential or supervisory role, particularly with young people, is desirable.
• Flexibility to adapt to a busy and varied schedule, including evening and weekend duties.
• Willingness to live on-site for the duration of the Summer Explorer programme.

At Bell, we believe that English is more than a language. It's a stepping stone that will help you achieve your dreams. For nearly 70 years, we have provided unforgettable learning experiences to students and teachers from around the world, transforming the lives of over one million. Through our teaching approach we encourage students to aim high, exceed their learning goals and become confident users of the English language. Frank Bell opened his first language school in Cambridge in 1955, which still operates today. Since then, Bell has grown from one prestigious English language school in Cambridge to an internationally recognised, high-quality education business which unlocks the world for its students through learning English and learning in English. Today, Bell offers English language courses to juniors and adults, prepares students for university in the UK and trains the world's English Language teachers.

What We Offer

Our Young Learner schools in Cambridge, Oxfordshire, Bristol and Hertfordshire provide both staff and students with excellent premises and facilities. As well as a competitive salary, staff will also benefit from:

• Free onsite accommodation and all meals provided.
• Full training and ongoing support, providing opportunities for future career growth and promotions.
• The opportunity to work in a diverse, multicultural environment, with students and staff from across the globe.
• Free access to excursions and activities, including trips to London, Cambridge and Brighton.
• Company paid induction upon arrival onsite to give you the best start with Bell.
• Company paid Enhanced DBS check.

Bell is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

• A DBS/Police Check will be requested in the event of a successful application.
• We do not accept DBS Checks undertaken by other organisations (unless you are on the update service).
• All gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily.
• Proof of identity and qualifications will be required.
• All references will be followed up and reference requests will ask specifically whether there is any reason you should not be engaged in situations where you have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18.
• Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

Apply now to join our team and play a key role in shaping unforgettable experiences for young learners this summer.