Job overview
The Royal Alexandra and Albert School exists to give our children a distinctly different start in life, preparing them for the world with hope, optimism, compassion and empathy.
We are a co-educational, non-selective state boarding school, for boys and girls aged 7 – 18,. This is a boarding school with Flexi Boarding students attending from the local area and a lively community of around 400 Full Boarders, passionately involved in a wide range of after-school and weekend activities and trips.
Our Ofsted inspection of March 2024 states ”pupils are happy and well cared for at Royal Alexandra and Albert School. They benefit from positive relationships with staff across the school. Pupils feel safe, confident that if they report any concerns or worries they will be dealt with”.
We offer:
- Professional, supportive and committed staff team
- Beautiful estate set in 260 acres of parkland
- Convenient location, close to the A23 and M25
- Free on-site parking
We seek an outstanding individual for this position available in one of our Boarding Houses. The main function of this post is to be an adult presence in the House and be responsible for the welfare of the students by assisting the Head of House and the House team in the supervision of the health and welfare of the students and the Boarding House – the physical building within which they live.
Suitable applicants should have experience of working with young people in some capacity. You will need to support the Head of House in the day to day running of the Boarding House.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced and flexible individual to join our dedicated and friendly team.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is understanding, kind and supportive and with an excellent sense of humour
- Is proactive, energetic and is generous with their time and responsive to the needs of the students
- Has good organisational skills and a genuine interest in the welfare of students
For further information and for details of how to apply, please visit the Royal Alexandra & Albert School website: Job Vacancies – Royal Alexandra & Albert School (raa-school.co.uk)
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement
The Royal Alexandra and Albert School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post if successful, including an Enhanced DBS check. Staff must be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety regulations, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns as appropriate. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
At The Royal Alexandra and Albert School we strive to be inclusive and value the positive impact of diversity and equality within our school. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, and particularly encourage those from ethnic minority groups who reflect the diversity, and varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds, of our student community / boarding community.
