Non-Resident House Tutor

isbi schools; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in St Andrews is seeking a Non-Resident House Tutor on a temporary contract for 40 hours a week, paying £12.52 per hour. Responsibilities include supervising boarding students, maintaining discipline, fostering their development, and ensuring a safe environment. The role requires effective communication and experience in caring for children. This position is contractually limited to term time, commencing on January 12, 2026, for 9 weeks.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or caring role with children.
• Ability to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Proven record of fostering social and emotional development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise boarding students at all times.
• Maintain discipline and encourage polite behavior.
• Assist with travel arrangements for boarding students.
• Ensure health & safety regulations are followed.

Skills

Effective communication

Discipline enforcement

Interpersonal skills

Health & Safety awareness

Organizational skills

Education

Experience with children or in educational settings

Job description

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Job Reference schooltalent/TP/33703/2269

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Full Time -Term Time

£12.52 per hour

Working Hours:

40 hours per week during term time

Location:

The Pends, St Andrews, Fife

Closing Date:

02/01/2026

Department:

Pastoral Care

Region / Division:

St Leonards

Job Role:

Operational/Professional Services

The Role

Non-Resident House Tutor

£12.52 per hour - 40 hours per week, temporary contract for a period of 9 weeks, starting 12th January 2026. Term-Time Only.

Main Areas of Responsibility

The primary concern of each Housemaster/Housemistress is the care and welfare of all boarding students and he/she is considered to be in loco parentis. The House Tutor must ultimately support the Housemaster/Housemistress in this task. Under the direction of the Housemaster/Housemistress, the House Tutor will be required to undertake the following daily operational duties:

• Maintain effective communication with the Housemaster/Housemistress to plan for and carry out daily, weekly, termly duties under their direction;
• Supervise boarding students at all times, from early morning routines through to lights out, including weekends
• Maintain high expectations and levels of discipline to encourage students to be polite, punctual, diligent and supportive of one another;
• Foster the physical, social, cultural and spiritual development of all students, both boarding and day students;
• Be familiar with the Student Handbook and encourage the high of appearance and behaviour, which are required of St Leonards students;
• Adopt a zero-tolerance approach to bullying, harassment, alcohol or substance abuse, raising any concerns to the Housemaster/Housemistress or Deputy Head (pastoral);
• Undertake house duties which may include general cleaning and tidying, laundry etc. as and when required;
• Accompany students for weekend or evening trips, sporting fixtures etc;
• Help students and colleagues to organise social events for students;
• With other House Tutors, help out with staffing the airport at the start and end of term and half-terms;
• Working closely with boarding colleagues, administer and oversee travel arrangements at the start and end of term/half term for boarding students;
• Ensure that office practice is observed in the duty room areas during office hours; 7.00am to 11.00pm;
• Under the direction of the Housemaster/Housemistress, liaise with the School’s Medical Centre with regards to the general health and welfare of boarding students;
• Monitor the security of the Boarding House and challenge students and/or visitors if that security is deemed to be breached;
• Working in conjunction with Admissions and Marketing departments, welcome visitors and prospective families to the Boarding House and conduct tours of the House, as and when required;
• Raise Maintenance requests through the Helpdesk for any problems encountered e.g. repairs, on behalf of boarding students
• Maintain awareness of Health & Safety regulations, applying Health and Safety principles within the Boarding House and carrying out spot checks, as and when required;
• Participate in regular fire practices and test the fire alarm on a weekly basis, documenting these on behalf of the Fire Officer. Should the fire alarm sound when on duty, command the evacuation of the boarding house along with other boarding colleagues or support whoever is on duty at the time;
• Maintain accurate records of incidents, concerns, conversations, sanctions, accidents on the school systems(Engage and Google Workspace)
• Attend house staff meetings and lead student boarder meetings within the house, as required.

About St Leonards

St Leonards is a friendly and forward-looking independent, coeducational, boarding and day school situated on an historic campus at the heart of the university town of St Andrews. The school enjoys an unrivalled location - there are sandy beaches, world-class Links golf courses, and historic sites on its doorstep.

St Leonards delivers the inspiring, globally-recognised International Baccalaureate curriculum (which has been praised by university admissions officers for its focus on deepening learning learning, offering wider subject options, and enriching minds) for pupils aged five to 18, and was the first school to be accredited as an all-through IB school in Scotland.It is one of just two schools in the UK to actively offer all four IB programmes, ensuring a seamless learner journey.The youngest pupils follow the Primary Years Programme, which goes hand-in-hand with the vibrant Outdoor Learning programme at St Leonards. This is followed by the Middle Years Programme and (I)GCSEs. In the Sixth Form, pupils choose between the Career-related Programme and the Diploma Programme.

St Leonards enjoys a rich sporting heritage, and continues to boast a strong record of achievement with pupils representing the school nationally in golf, rugby, lacrosse, hockey, horse riding, and small-bore rifle shooting.The leading five-tier Golf Programme continues to go from strength to strength, the Duke of Edinburgh Award is the fastest growing of all Scottish independent schools, and an exciting calendar of trips and activities ensures pupils leave St Leonards equipped with the skills required to succeed in today’s ever-changing world. Truly an education ‘Ad Vitam’ (for life).