Residential Life Assistant

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 successful applicant will be committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of our students living in accommodation. They will work primarily with the Residential Life Coordinator to support our over‑18 students across the residences as required on a day-today basis. They will also work with the boarding team to support our under‑18 boarding provision when necessary.

This is a full-time permanent position offering all meals and single, en‑suite accommodation as part of the role. You will be required to work a two-week rolling rota covering evening shifts as follows:

Week 1 = Evening shifts with every Saturday and Sunday off
Week 2 = Evening shifts, with Wednesday and Thursday off

For an exhaustive list of roles and responsibilities part of the role, please refer to the full job description attached.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Knowledge of National Minimum Standards (NMS), Independent Schools’ Statutory Regulations (ISI) and other relevant current child protection legislation.
• The ability to work with, care for and supervise young people.
• High levels of energy, an even temper and a sense of humour.
• Well-developed IT skills.
• High standards set for themselves and others.
• Background/experience in an area relevant to potential student activities.
• The ability and willingness to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Willingness to work unsociable hours.
• 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 to work as a team member and lead by example, to be proactive, flexible, and reliable.
• 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

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.

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