Job Description

This is a girls'' secondary school offering education from Grade 8 to Grade 12. Most students are day scholars, but for those coming from further away, the school also provides weekly and termly boarding options. This gives girls the chance to experience school life without having to commute every day, while still being part of a vibrant and welcoming community.
As a school, our mission is to promote human dignity and equal opportunity, the maximum freedom of the individual within the context of the maximum good for all, excellence according to the talent and interest of each person, a sound set of values, service, a respect for community and environment, a commitment to the search for truth, the acquisition of knowledge and the development of skills.
The Boarding Establishment (BE) is situated in lovely grounds adjacent to the school. Boarding Establishment life enables girls to take a full part in the day-to-day activities offered at school.
The girls are therefore able to balance their numerous commitments and keep up with their schoolwork. The Boarding Establishment falls directly under the control of the School Governing Body, the Principal and the Boarder Superintendent. A Senior Housemother, 4 Housemothers (HMs) and approximately 10 Boarder Mistresses (BMs) live in the BE and are responsible for the welfare and behaviour of all the girls.
General Duties:
xe2x97x8f Work in close collaboration with the Senior House Mother and other House Mothers
- daily meetings
xe2x97x8f Oversee and mentor the boarder mistresses regular meetings
xe2x97x8f Assist with interviews for new boarder mistresses in consultation with the Senior
House Mother and Head of Boarding
xe2x97x8f Ensure that boarders are safe and nurtured at all times
xe2x97x8f Pastoral role of ensuring boarders emotional and academic wellbeing at the BE
xe2x97x8f Take special responsibility for a particular grade as Grade House Mother
xe2x97x8f Liaise with other departments: school, kitchen, laundry, sickbay, and housekeeping staff regarding BE matters
xe2x97x8f Attend all boarding activities as required
xe2x97x8f Attend all professional development courses as requested by Head of Boarding
xe2x97x8f Maintain close contact with parents, deal with any issues promptly
xe2x97x8f General admin: emails, records, reports, rosters, dorm allocations etc.
xe2x97x8f Reception duties, answering phone calls and attending to visitors
xe2x97x8f Plan for excursions of boarders transport if necessary, packed meals, any special
arrangements
xe2x97x8f Be a presence at meals, whenever girls are in the BE
xe2x97x8f Delegate and involve all boarder mistresses in tasks
xe2x97x8f Interact with and support girls, get to know them as individuals
xe2x97x8f Drive boarders to events and activities when necessary
xe2x97x8f Report any concerns to Senior House Mother or Head of Boarding
xe2x97x8f Work closely with matrics and seniors
xe2x97x8f Other duties as required by Head of Boarding
Applicants would need the following personal attributes:
xe2x97x8f Excellent interpersonal skills
xe2x97x8f Be assertive and have a positive, cheerful disposition and a can do attitude,
encourage positive team relations
xe2x97x8f Sense of humour, flexibility, ability to multitask and work under pressure
xe2x97x8f Friendly, approachable, tolerant, patient, accepting, impartial
xe2x97x8f People skills, empathy, listening, compassion, ability to remain calm in all situations
xe2x97x8f Confidentiality, personal integrity, unlimited patience and stamina
Necessary qualifications and skills would include:
xe2x97x8f This position is only open to Female applicants
xe2x97x8f Diploma or Degree in Education would be an advantage
xe2x97x8f Ability to understand/speak isiZulu would be an advantage
xe2x97x8f Experience working with young adults, especially girls, would be preferable
xe2x97x8f Need strong management skills
xe2x97x8f Good health, non-smoker
xe2x97x8f Good computer skills
xe2x97x8f Applicants must be in possession of their own reliable vehicle and have a valid drivers licence
xe2x97x8f Applicants must have the ability to develop positive relationships with the staff and girls
ALL staff are expected to:
xe2x97x8f Perform all of their duties with integrity and diligence.
xe2x97x8f Project a professional demeanour and appearance at all times.
xe2x97x8f Develop positive relationships with members of the school community, which
includes parents, learners and colleagues.
xe2x97x8f Be prepared to support and uphold the ethos of the school as contained in the Mission
Statement.
Note: This is a live in position. All meals (except during the school holidays and closed weekends) will be provided