House Parent

**Location**:Brussels, BE

**Date**:24 Apr 2025

**Application closing date**:

- Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 100 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 80,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.
- In over 24 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.
- By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

**ROLE SUMMARY**:
Inspired is seeking to appoint a House Parent to join St John's International School in January 2026 on a Full-Time basis.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Foster a supportive, safe, and inclusive environment for boarding students.
- Ensure high standards of student conduct and discipline within the boarding house.
- Develop and implement individual plans for students to support their academic and personal growth.
- Manage and oversee the boarding staff, including rotas, training, and performance reviews.
- Serve as the main point of contact for parents, maintaining effective communication and addressing concerns.
- Oversee the health, safety, and wellbeing of all boarding students, including accompanying them to medical appointments when necessary.
- Ensure compliance with child protection, health and safety, and boarding standards.
- Manage the boarding house budget and maintain accurate records of expenditure.
- Prepare the boarding house for the beginning and end of each term, including student lists, room allocations, and safety procedures.
- Support weekend and evening activities to create a well-rounded boarding experience.

**THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE**:

- As a qualified teacher and experienced boarding professional, you will be a fluent English speaker, familiar with the International Baccalaureate Programme, passionate about creating a home from home boarding environment, and confident working with students from diverse backgrounds. You will be an excellent communicator and confident with technology, as well as someone who gets on well with colleagues, students and parents. Amongst other things, you’ll be well-organised, have a solutions-oriented mindset and will want to participate fully in the extra-curricular and pastoral aspects of school life. A basic level of French language is helpful, as is being keen to develop your language skills.- Demonstrates educational leadership and is a role model to faculty and staff.
- Expectation of at least five years’ experience with students.
- Able to set clear expectations and stretching goals.
- Assessment of student outcomes and feedback to enhance performance.
- Demonstrated contributions to a positive school environment.
- Certified Teaching Status.
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills.
- Is a life-long learner.
- Is committed to putting in additional hours as needed.

**SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT**
- Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.- #LINK