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Resident Boarding Assistant Job

  • Sector: Childcare
  • Function: Schools Pastoral Care
  • Contact: Kelly Bothomley
  • Contact Phone: +442076300545
  • Start Date: September 2024
  • Location: Burgess Hill
  • Salary: £18,750 - £22,350
  • Job Ref: 115953
  • Contact Email: kellyb@greycoatlumleys.co.uk

Resident Boarding Assistant Job

Am working with a school whose motto is ‘I am, I can, I should, I will’.

When you join this school, you become part of a unique empowering community where there are no limits. They believe in a complete education and successfully combine an excellent academic provision with a strong pastoral programme and an immense variety of enrichment activities while always focussing on the needs of the individual.

If you share their values and passion and want to join a friendly community where you are surrounded by kind and supportive individuals who love life and learning then this may be the job for you.

The Role

  • Work with the Heads of each of the two Boarding Houses in taking responsibility for the care of a group of boarders to promote the wellbeing and academic development of the boarders and to support the provision of a lively and secure environment for the girls, which is conducive both to learning and personal development.
  • The Boarding Assistant must be keen to immerse themselves in the life of the school community, gaining experience in a relevant academic department, assisting in both the Junior and Senior School and supporting the School’s extra-curricular programme and after school prep, if appropriate.
  • Assist the Head of House in providing excellent care of the students who board and to help ensure the smooth running of the Boarding House through supervision and administrative assistance.
  • Assist with the day-to-day care of boarders: ensuring their well-being and safety; promoting a fulfilling educational experience and encouraging a caring and productive ethos in the House.
  • To be on duty during the week as allocated by the Assistant Head Pastoral & Boarding.
  • Supervise students after school in the Junior or Senior School in support of the Academic staff.
  • Take an active role in the weekend activity programme for boarders and other extracurricular activities.
  • Always behave in a professional manner.
  • Always present yourself in a professional manner.
  • Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils, ensuring adherence to, and compliance with, the School’s Safeguarding Policy at all times.

You:

  • Experience of working with children and young people.
  • The ability to run an extracurricular activity.
  • A wish to work in a professional capacity with young people.
  • A willingness to get involved in all aspects of the life of the School.
  • Planning & organising skills. Initiative. Emotional resilience.
  • High levels of energy and enthusiasm.
  • High level communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Work well as part of a team.
  • Flexible & Adaptable in terms of duties and hours.
  • Sense of fun and willingness to share ideas and inspire young people.

Salary: £18,750 - £22,350 GPA depending on experience

Accommodation: Provided within the grounds

Interviews: ASAP

Start: September 2024

Vacancy Number: 115953

Responsible Consultant: Kelly B (KellyB@greycoatlumleys.co.uk)