Housemaster​/Housemistress

Queen Victoria School (QVS) is a Ministry of Defence full time boarding school within the Scottish Education System. We exist to provide a caring but stretching learning environment, valued by the military families whom we serve. We embody and promote values of Excellence, Equality, Integrity, Nurture and Positivity. QVS has a long tradition of ceremonial excellence; we take pride in this and all that our School has to offer.

This is a full time residential position during term time. The Housemaster/mistress (HoM) is responsible for the safe, orderly and effective running of his/her House throughout term times. This responsibility may be delegated for short periods when the HoM is off duty, but overall accountability remains with him/her at all times when the School is in session. In addition to the role of Housemaster/mistress the postholder will also be required to carry out a reduced teaching role.

All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks and successful references. Where possible references are taken up before interview.

This position is advertised at 35 hours per week.

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff.
• As the Named Person, adhering to the GIRFEC (Getting It Right For Every Child) - S.A.F.E (Support. Additional. Formal. Extended) process to ensure every pupil receives the highest level of support possible.
• Nurturing and promoting growth in independence and maturity in preparation for meeting confidently the challenges of the wider world. This will be accomplished by providing a framework for living together, setting up structures for increasing responsibilities and freedoms, mentoring through one-to-one relationships and conflict resolutions.
• Ensuring effective communication with Head, Deputy Head Academic (DHT Academic), Deputy Head Teacher Pastoral & Boarding (DHT P&G), Matron, Teaching Staff and Tutors regarding pupil progress.
• Liaising with staff, medical staff and parents to monitor the health and wellbeing of each pupil.
• To be available to parents, especially at arrival and departure times; to provide a warm welcome and hospitality at these times to both parents and other visitors.
• Ensuring the security and safety of the House as far as possible, by ensuring suitable Risk Assessments are maintained and reviewed annually for the House. HoM to liaise with DHT(P&B) and Estates.
• HoMs communicate effectively with and line manage all staff in the pastoral context.
• Lead, co‑ordinate and publish House policy and procedures to the House Team. Lead House team meetings and arrange Promoted House staff meetings when required. Delegate as appropriate the lead for House Council meetings.
• Compile the annual rota for the House Duties, every summer term. With the support of the DHT(P&B) the HoMs manage their house teams and ensure there is suitable and adequate supervision in House at all times.
• Provide induction for new staff in the House. Promote and support staff with pastoral professional development opportunities.
• Effectively Line Manage, support, and review annual PADRs for both the House Matron and Housekeeper.
• Lead and manage the wider House team (Deputy, Matron, Tutors).

In addition to the role of HoM the postholder will also be required to carry out a reduced teaching role. In the teaching role the following will apply:

• Teaching assigned classes including the supervision of classes for absence cover.
• Preparation of lessons and contribution to the development of courses as specified by the Principal Teacher or Line Manager as appropriate.
• Assisting in the development of the school curriculum and all national initiatives.
• Assessment, recording and reporting on the work of pupils and attending parent/teacher meetings as required by the School.
• Presentation of pupils for and participation in the conduct of internal and national examinations.
• Undertaking appropriate in‑service training including school in‑service days subject to the policies of the School.
• Contributing to the professional development of colleagues, including probationary and student teachers.
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