About Loretto

Founded in 1827, located in a spacious campus just outside Edinburgh, we are one of the UK’s leading independent coeducational schools, for both boarding and day school pupils. Traditional and innovative educational methods, first-class facilities and the advantages offered by a small school all combine to provide a uniquely rounded learning experience for girls and boys.

Our emphasis on the whole person is really what sets us apart. From day one, Loretto’s Founder was dedicated to blending academic excellence with a wealth of experiences beyond the classroom.

By helping girls and boys to excel in mind, body and spirit, we aim to help them unlock and realise their full potential.

Today’s staff and pupils are living proof of the clear benefits offered by that ethos. Being a small school enables us to share our big heart and ambition, and offer big opportunities for our young people.

Also reflecting Loretto’s commitment to help bring out the best in all, are our high standards of teaching and a diverse yet rigorous curriculum.

The enormous range of co-curricular activities we offer away from the classroom ensures that each pupil can grow and develop wherever their interests and talents may lie.

The School’s achievements in music, art and drama and our strong reputation in sporting endeavours – rugby, hockey, cricket, lacrosse and golf to name just a few – are both testament to that.

House Manager

Loretto School is one of Britain’s leading independent boarding and day schools located on the outskirts of Edinburgh. We have a temporary opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as House Manager for day pupils in one of our boarding houses in Musselburgh.

 Main purpose of the role

To provide excellent pastoral care, support, and effective management within the boarding house during the day. Ensuring compliance with Care Inspectorate regulations and maintaining their registration with the SSSC. Postholders must ensure that they observe the SSSC Codes of Practice. This post is for term-time (34 weeks) plus 12 additional days per year

 Responsibilities/ duties

• Carry out cleaning duties in designated areas, to the standard required by the School
• Remove waste to designated rubbish collection areas and bins
• Assisting the Senior House Manager when required with laundry duties
• Handing over all found property to the Senior House Manager
• Reporting all incidents affecting your daily routine to the Senior House Manager
• The security of school keys in their possession
• The cleanliness of all domestic equipment under their control
• The reporting of all faults with domestic equipment as they occur
• Ordering all stores as required for your duties
• Ensuring that you comply with the school’s Health and Safety policy and work safely
• Carry out cleaning duties in the Boarding House during holiday periods as required
• Working together as a team with the domestic staff for the benefit of Loretto School
• Additional work as required by the Schools events such as Open Mornings, Loretto day and lettings.
• Be a caring and supportive presence for pupils· Locate missing pupils promptly
• Direct pupils to the Health and Wellbeing Centre when needed
• Respond to parent calls and queries professionally
• Manage House food provisions
• Manage approved over-the-counter medications (e.g., paracetamol, ibuprofen) and prescription items in line with school policy·
•  Administrative tasks
• Record concerns on Veracross according to school policy·
• Escort pupils to appointments where possible·
• Other Duties To undertake additional duties as required throughout the School, commensurate with the level of the job.

Skills:

 1. pupil-centred;

2. willing and able to communicate and relate with boys and girls aged 11-18;

3. able to work well within a team.

All boarding house staff with responsibility for pupil care and wellbeing in Scotland are required to have professional registration. 

The post holder will therefore be required to have or be capable of registration with the Scottish Social Services Council and undertake the necessary training and professional development to maintain their registration. This will include undertaking an SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF level 7 qualification. 

 Hours of Work House Manager

12:00 – 18:30Plus, one extended shift per week: Saturday 08:00 – 16:00 OR Weekday 08:00 – 18:30 (Rotation ensures alternate weekends off)