Purpose of Job

• Support the provision of a stable, comfortable and secure Boarding environment in which students can develop self-reliance.
• Support the creation and delivery of opportunities to allow students to develop academic, sports , arts, leadership and collaborative skills.
• Establish parent trust in safeguarding their children
• Support in the efficient running of the Boarding residence including reporting to the maintenance team.
• Support the supervision of day students during online learning when required.

Overall responsibilities

• Actively support the vision, ethos, culture and policies of the School
• Promote high standards in all aspects of school life, particularly in student progress
• Comply with the professional duties of the Harrow staff Code of Conduct
• Contribute to a school culture which is positive, purposeful and professional
• Are committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children and young people

General Duties

• Be available in the student residence during working hours
• Support the Boarding House Master/Mistress (BHM) and Assistant Boarding House Master/Mistress(ABHM) regarding House rules, regulations, and routines
• Adhere to security and safeguarding procedures
• Supervise student waking up and bedtimes and at other designated duty times, including evening and weekends
• Support the provision of evening and weekend academic and enrichment activities.
• Promote good manners and courtesy from students including use of the common language of English

Students’ Health and Welfare

• Attend to students’ minor medical needs including preparation of student medicines and treatments, and liaise with parents, teachers, the school nurse and other staff concerning student wellbeing
• Arrange student transfers to hospital for necessary treatment
• Compile students’ Medical Details prior to their admission to Boarding
• Conduct risk assessments and liaise with the BHM regarding Boarding Health & Safety
• Maintain accurate student records in accordance with changing medical needs, and inform staff of relevant information, for example allergies or medication
• Liaise with school medical staff to maintain a stock of medicines and equipment in line with School Health & Safety policy

Maintenance and Laundry

• Check all rooms for safety, state of repair and cleanliness on a regular basis
• Support boarding students in the use of laundry facilities and appropriate laundry practice.
• Check Boarding facilities at the start and end of each term

Other Responsibilities

• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the House Master/Mistress
• Keep up to date with professional developments and attend relevant training

Working Hours and Conditions

• Main working hours are outside of school day hours of 7:45am – 4:00pm. Evening and weekend duties are on rotation with other staff.
• Be contactable on the mobile telephone 24 hours unless ‘off duty’
• Not required to work during the whole school holidays
• Free housing and catering (breakfast, lunch and dinner when students are on site) provided by school at Boarding area

Other important features or requirements of the job:

• Contribute to the development of the overall Harrow vision and ensure that students, staff, and parents all understand and subscribe to that vision.
• Support the BHMs and ABHMs to work closely with the school’s pastoral team to ensure effective implementation of the school’s strategic plan.
• Support in the induction of students to the boarding house.
• Communicate all students and incidents, whether behavioral or safeguarding to the BHM and ABHMs to enable them to accurately report on school management systems.
• Support boarding pupils in sporting events, arts performances, and other enrichment activities

Requirements

• A good general education with or working towards a graduate or post-graduate qualification.
• A professional qualification in childcare and/or a specialist subject is desirable
• A first-aid qualification is desirable
• Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of students aged 10 – 18
• Demonstrate an understanding of different cultures and practices
• Well organised and able to calmly deal with emergencies
• Possess a sound knowledge of Microsoft Word MS teams and Excel
• Previous experience in dealing with school students
• Previous experience working in a pastoral role is desirable
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
• Be a good team player with excellence communication and ‘people’ skills
• Demonstrate tact, empathy, humility and genuinely care about students, taking the time to listen and motivate them

Other

• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Chinese
• A non-criminal record issued by police authorities must be provided by the selected candidate
• Duration of Appointment is 2 years, subject to renewal

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