The Hammond
Cheshire West and Chester
£25,000 - £26,000 per year
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 September 2025
Apply by:
3 August 2025
Job overview
We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Residential Houseparent. This role involves supervising and supporting students residing in our boarding facilities, ensuring their well-being and fostering a positive living experience within the school community.
Job Description
Duties and Presence
The Role
If you are passionate about supporting young individuals in their personal growth journey, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position at The Hammond.
The Hammond
The Hammond is the North West’s leading provider of performing arts education and the UK’s oldest vocational dance school. Here at The Hammond, we are passionate about providing the best possible vocational training in dance, drama, acting and music, alongside an enriching academic curriculum. Our boarding pupils live offsite in Chester town centre, a short 10 minute journey from the main school site.
Safeguarding
The successful candidate will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and reference checks and will be provided with safeguarding training. The Hammond is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All staff are trained in child protections and are subject to satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks (DBS). The Hammond is an equal opportunities employer.
To apply please complete the Application Form attached.
If you would like any further information please do contact us on 01244 305350 or employment@thehammondschool.co.uk to discuss further.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications. To formally apply please complete an application form and equal opps form.
Job Description
To provide support to boarding by sharing responsibility for the efficient day-to-day running of all aspects of boarding, in consultation with the Senior Houseparent.
To liaise with the school’s medical staff to ensure the correct care and welfare of the pupils.
To care for all pupils, and to be sympathetic, caring, responsible and patient understanding of the age group.
Duties and Presence
Help to maintain a welcoming, tidy and homely atmosphere.
Monitor behaviour and deal appropriately with any disciplinary issues.
Deal with emergencies of any kind, including escorting pupils to medical appointments where required.
Help to maintain pastoral records of pupils and other relevant administrative house tasks.
Be available to the pupils in the house for both formal and informal contact, maintaining appropriate boundaries at all times.
To be residential in the boarding house. The House Parent has two weekdays off per week.
Cover additional duties as required such as the supervision of meals, prep, extra—curricular activities and special occasions, maintaining punctuality.
Regular contact and foster good relationships with parents.
Share responsibility for all aspects of safety as directly related to the boarding house, including assisting with the completion of annual risk assessments.
The Role
This is a full time, permanent.
If you are passionate about supporting young individuals in their personal growth journey, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position at The Hammond.
The Hammond
The Hammond is the North West’s leading provider of performing arts education and the UK’s oldest vocational dance school. Here at The Hammond, we are passionate about providing the best possible vocational training in dance, drama, acting and music, alongside an enriching academic curriculum. Our boarding pupils live offsite in Chester town centre, a short 10 minute journey from the main school site.
Safeguarding
The successful candidate will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and reference checks and will be provided with safeguarding training. The Hammond is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All staff are trained in child protections and are subject to satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks (DBS). The Hammond is an equal opportunities employer.
To apply please complete the Application Form attached.
If you would like any further information please do contact us on 01244 305350 or employment@thehammondschool.co.uk to discuss further.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications. To formally apply please complete an application form and equal opps form.
Recruiter contact:
Email us
Call us
About The Hammond
The Hammond
Hoole Bank, Mannings Lane, Chester
Cheshire
CH2 4ES
United Kingdom
The Hammond is a school with a difference. It gives young people with a variety of talents and interests a chance to develop a freedom of expression, self discipline and a life-long love of learning.
Our teachers and support staff form a dedicated, energetic and caring team, who work to encourage the individual child's learning style, and make their time at school an enjoyable experience.
At The Hammond, we aim to help all our pupils achieve their goals. We want them to reach their full academic potential whilst encouraging their creativity through Dance, Drama or Music.
The rich cultural tradition at The Hammond supports the dynamic, academic and creative mix of the school, and all pupils benefit from the interests and talents of their peers.
Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.