ABOUT CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL OF VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS (CSVPA)
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts (CSVPA) is one of the UK’s leading providers of Art & Design, Drama and Music pathway and higher education programmes. Since 1985, CSVPA has been a specialist arts foundation school, and over time has grown its portfolio to include undergraduate degrees and a master’s preparation programme. Our unique and personalised approach to creative learning has given students the opportunity to develop their skills, build their confidence and progress onto some of the most prestigious Art & Design schools, music conservatoires and world-renowned drama schools.
CSVPA is part of CATS Global Schools, a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.
The group brings together 16 institutions that provide students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. Our dedicated team of pioneering, persevering people, including teachers and welfare specialists, work together to create a positive environment so that every student achieves their full potential.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Deputy House Leader supports the House Leader and Head of Boarding and Residential Life in overseeing the day-to-day running of the residence, helping to maintain a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment that promotes student welfare, development, and compliance with safeguarding responsibilities, particularly for under-18s. The role includes supporting the residential team, overseeing student routines and behaviour, providing pastoral care, and leading student engagement initiatives such as activities, events, the Boarding Committee, and other opportunities that encourage student voice and community involvement. This is a residential position with accommodation provided close to the city centre and meals during term time, working a two-week rota with a mix of morning and evening shifts, including one weekend on and one weekend off.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure the smooth running of the residence, maintaining a friendly, welcome, and happy environment.
Be determined to ensure the College’s students are provided with a positive, purposeful, safe, and fun residential environment that promotes their learning and development.
Work with the Head of Boarding and Residential Life to ensure the College complies with statutory duty of care obligations for under-18 students.
Assist the House Leader in supporting the residential team to ensure that duties are completed in line with the routines of the house such as wake-up calls, regular room checks and patrols, roll-calls, completing necessary paperwork accurately, giving instructions and guidance to the rest of your team.
Ensure a visible presence in the Boarding Houses when on duty, maintaining a safe and positive community in residence through active engagement with students and policy enforcement.
Sleep in accommodation provided by the college after an evening shift to ensure sufficient staffing coverage across the site, taking a work mobile in case the member of staff holding the emergency phone requires assistance.
Take the emergency phone when necessary and respond to call outs as required.
Act as Fire Marshall. Respond to and assist with emergencies such as fire alarms if in the building even when not formally on duty.
Please note, this is not an exhaustive list of duties and reference to the job description should be made for this.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge of National Minimum Standards (NMS), Independent Schools’ Statutory Regulations (ISI) and other relevant current child protection legislation.
Experience in and the ability to work with, care for and supervise young people.
Well-developed IT skills.
High standards set for themselves and others.
Background/experience in an area relevant to potential student activities.
Ability to stay calm and effective under pressure.
Positive, resilient, and solution-focused attitude to working life.
Experience managing a team.
High levels of energy, an even temper and a sense of humour.
Willingness to appropriately reprimand and/or report students who are not adhering to the College rules with compassion and respect.
The ability to relate to young people.
The ability and willingness to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Willingness to work unsociable hours.
The ability to work as a team member and lead by example, to be proactive, flexible, and reliable.
A desire to continue professional development in all aspects of residential life and to maintain an advanced level of safeguarding and first aid training.
Respect for all members of the community.
BENEFITS
Cycle to work Scheme
Tech Scheme
Car Scheme
Free flu vaccine through Healthshield
Free eye tests
Financial wellbeing support via WageStream
Employee Assistance Programme
Group income protection
GP24: GP Access for all
Health Cash Plan
Death in Service
Long service awards
Employee referral scheme
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Holiday entitlement: 28 days per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS)
CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers. With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China.
Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities.
We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.
OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values Pioneering, Persevering, People We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all.
SAFEGUARDING
CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.
