Hamelin-Laie International School Barcelona, part of the Nord Anglia Education group, offers a world-class education to students aged 4 months to 18 years. Located in vibrant Barcelona, Spain, our international community celebrates diversity and embraces over 40 nationalities.
At Hamelin-Laie, we nurture open-minded, resilient, and confident individuals through our holistic educational approach. Our curriculum inspires students to become socially, emotionally, and ethically aware, preparing them for an ever-changing world.
We are recruiting for a Residential House Parent who will report to the Director of Boarding, to help in developing a House that both students and staff are proud to be part of. Single accommodation provided.
If you are curious about what the role involves and whether it might be a good fit for you, explore our short interactive course.
Please note that candidates must have the right to work in Spain to be considered for this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor general boarding routine.
- Care for and supervise students and act in loco parentis.
- Contribute to the activity program.
- Communicate effectively with parents, agents, management, and teachers.
- Ensure the fabric of the House is taken care of.
Skills and Competencies
- An understanding of Spanish would be an asset. Excellent English skills is essential.
- Previous experience in pastoral care and previous work experience with children aged 15-19.
- Good interpersonal skills, particularly with students.
- Pressure resilient and well-organised.
- Experience using iSAMS and REACH Boarding would be beneficial.
Commitment to Personal and Professional Development
- Participate in and fully engage with the school’s performance management and appraisal process.
- Demonstrate continuous professional and personal development through the identification and implementation of individual development plans arising from company and school performance management and appraisal processes.
- Contribute to wider engagement of colleagues in the marketing and admission function, giving support and willingly sharing ideas and materials to promote this.
Commitment and Engagement to the Following Company and Professional Values and Dispositions
- Seeking and maximising opportunity within the organisation – For us, opportunities need to be meaningful, about achieving potential and making progress.
- Recognising and pursuing impact within your role – For us, impact is about making a difference. It needs to be immediate, positive, and lasting.
- Encouraging and accepting leadership within the organization – For us, leadership is about considering the team’s needs as well as your own, setting inspiring examples, being supportive, and showing real accountability and responsibility.
- Nurturing and modelling respect in all professional and personal interactions – For us, respect is about listening, being inclusive, showing tolerance, and getting the little things right.
- Complying with legal, contractual, and company requirements – including statutory responsibilities, Company policies with regards to Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, and other relevant legislation.
- Any other appropriate duties as assigned by the Principal of the School or as directed by the Chief Executive Officer or his Regional Representative.
Other Requirements
- Contribute positively to the morale and community spirit in the school.
- Work effectively in different teams, supporting other teams when requested by the Principal.
- Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the school’s administrative practices, particularly with respect to current software packages.
- Any other appropriate duties as allocated by the principal.
At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.
All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.
We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
