Houseparent - Thomas Adams School and Adams House

Overview

The Thomas Adams School and Adams House
Lowe Hill, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5UB
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Houseparent
Grade 6 (pt. 7 £ 22,691, pro-rata)
37 hours per week. Term time only

Are you an experienced and caring individual looking for a rewarding role in a supportive environment? Do you have a passion for working with children and creating a nurturing home away from home? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are currently seeking a dedicated residential Houseparent to join our team at our small, family-run boarding house. This is a permanent position. The role involves working some evenings and weekends; the Houseparent will work closely with the Director of Boarding and be responsible for the daily care of boarders on a day-to-day basis. During evenings and weekends, when the Director of Boarding is not on the premises, the Houseparent will make decisions regarding welfare issues of boarders.

The role includes some administrative work, so a working knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential.

An application form is available to download from the school website:

Please send completed applications to belinda

Interviews will be offered to applicants who best demonstrate how their skills, abilities and experience match the person specification, taking into consideration the job description.

Closing date: Noon 2nd March 2026
Interview date: Shortly after

Before or after making your application, you are welcome to contact the school to arrange a visit or for further information. Please telephone Belinda Howells, Headteacher’s PA on

• It is essential that all elements of the application form are completed in full.
• We do not accept CVs in support of an application.
• Appointments will be subject to clearance in respect of medical fitness, satisfactory references, right to work in the UK and criminal disclosure.
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such the applicant who is appointed to this post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure before the appointment is confirmed. This check will include details of cautions, reprimands or warnings, as well as convictions and non-conviction information. Once appointed, the successful applicant may also be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure at intervals during the course of their employment whilst in this post.
• Online Searches may be done as part of due diligence and safer recruitment

If invited for interview, you are required to bring evidence of your qualifications and appropriate documents to initiate the DBS application process should you be the successful candidate. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), online checks will also be carried out on the successful applicant. The 3-18 Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people;

policies can be found on the school website

Attached documents:
Application Pack