Houseparent

We are seeking a Houseparent, to be responsible for the wellbeing , safety and behavior of our students. This is a term time position, working Wednesday evenings and Sundays.

The details for this post are as follows:

Reference (please quote)

18/27

Salary

£25,951 – £28,634 FTE - Actual Salary - £10,261 - £11,322 per annum

Hours

17.75 hours per week - Wednesday 16:45 – 22:45 Sunday – 10:30 – 22:45

Contract

Permanent

Start Date

TBC

Interview Date

Week Commencing - 9th November 2026

Closing Date

Tuesday 3 November 2026 08:00

### Information About The Post

Peter Symonds is a vibrant sixth form college in Winchester which is proud to be rated by Ofsted as ‘outstanding’ in every respect. We have a large team of committed and talented staff who are at the heart of the success of the College.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Houseparent to join our pastoral team and play a key role in the care and wellbeing of our boarding students.

As a Houseparent, you will be responsible for the day-to-day pastoral care, supervision, and support of students living in the boarding house. You will help create a warm, safe, and homely environment where students feel secure, supported, and able to thrive both personally and academically. It is a very rewarding role which requires empathy with the needs of young people, a confident manner and good organisational skills.

This is a term time role working Wednesday – 16:45 – 22:45 and Sunday 10:30 – 22:45.

Our staff are at the heart of what we do at the College, we are proudly anti-racist and our motto is ‘Counting in ones’ which applies to staff as well as the students. We offer special leave for various special occasions, support from the Lead Counsellor, staff-run groups, staff choir, Monday night football, regular staff forums, an inclusive, supportive and kind culture, no expectations to answer emails out of hours (with an automated message to alert the sender), lunch provided at all lunchtime meetings, ‘5 days of Christmas’ treats, end of term meals and activities and bike and computer loans to name but a few of our initiatives.

More details and information on how to apply are available on our website. If you require further assistance please phone the Personnel Department on 01962 857557 or email [email protected] quoting the reference number.

We are dedicated to safeguarding the students in our care. To that end, a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure will be required in the event of an individual being offered a position within our College. Our staff undertake regular safeguarding and Prevent training and are subject to ongoing safeguarding scrutiny.

Job Description

### How To Apply

Please download and complete the application form (two parts). Once complete, please email it to [email protected] quoting the job title and reference number in your email. If you require an acknowledgement please also request that in your email.

If you require any assistance or further information, please email us on the address above or telephone Personnel on 01962 857557.

Application Form Part 1 (Personal Details)

Application Form Part 2 (Employment and Education history)

Help guide for application form

Due to the number of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applicants personally. If you have not heard from us by the interview date you should assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. However, we would be very pleased to hear from you again in respect of future vacancies. Thank you for your interest in working at Peter Symonds College.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Personnel Department

• Peter Symonds College
• Owens Road
• Winchester
• Hampshire

SO22 6RX

01962 857557

[email protected]