Boarding House Parent (Hostel Warden)

Overview

The Boarding House Parent will be responsible for the pastoral care, safety, and well-being of the boarders in the boarding house. They will be the primary point of contact for the boarders and their parents/guardians and will be responsible for ensuring that the boarding house runs smoothly and efficiently. This is a residential position, and the House Parent will be expected to supervise the students during weekdays and weekends.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing a safe and nurturing environment for the boarders, ensuring their physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
• Creating and maintaining a positive and supportive atmosphere in the boarding house.
• Managing the day-to-day running of the boarding house, including overseeing cleaning, laundry, and meal arrangements.
• Ensuring that the boarders follow the rules and regulations of the boarding house and the school.
• Maintaining accurate records of boarders' medical information, contact details, and any relevant information.
• Ensuring that boarders have access to appropriate medical care and that any medical issues are dealt with promptly and efficiently.
• Liaising with academic staff to ensure that boarders receive appropriate academic support.
• Monitoring boarders' academic progress and communicating with parents/guardians regarding academic performance.
• Organizing and supervising recreational activities and excursions for boarders.
• Supporting and guiding boarders through any personal or emotional difficulties they may be experiencing.
• Ensuring that boarders have access to appropriate pastoral care and support.
• Managing any disciplinary issues that may arise, in consultation with the school's senior management team.
• Ensuring that the boarding house is secure and that appropriate safety measures are in place.
• Liaising with the school's senior management team, parents/guardians, and other relevant parties as required.
• Participating in training and professional development opportunities as required.
• Managing the budget for the boarding house in consultation with the school's finance department.

The job description is intended as a guide and should not be regarded as an inflexible specification, and may be amended from time to time to reflect changing needs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Any level of education qualification is welcome.
• Experience working in a boarding school or residential setting.
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Good command of both written and spoken English.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A commitment to the school's ethos and values.
• First aid and medical training would be advantageous.

Personal Outlook

• A positive, flexible, ‘can do’ attitude to professional duties.
• A genuine love for working in an education environment.
• Excellent standards of personal presentation.
• An appreciation of the importance of regular attendance and punctuality.
• Enjoyment of working in a positive, collaborative team environment with the values of honesty, integrity and mutual support at the core.
• An enthusiasm for engaging with diverse cultures tempered only with high levels of patience and adaptability.
• Strong multi-tasker with attention to detail, eager to learn and willing to take responsibility.
• A growth mindset.