Job Description

Head of Boarding

Subjects:

Glenwood House High School

Apply by: 27 September 2023

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: George

Contract: Permanent

School: Glenwood House High School

EE position: No

Remuneration: market related

Introduction

The ADvTECH Schools Division leads the private sector in the field of education, contributing meaningfully towards the sustainable development of human capacity in South Africa.

Job description

Main Responsibilities

To ensure that the overall functionality of The House, the pastoral care and the supervision of the boarders is of an exceptional quality. To ensure that all staff working in the boarding house comply with the Health and Safety policy and all other appropriate procedures of the school. Integrally involved with the High School. Serve on High School Management Team.

Accountabilities:

Pastoral Care of the Boarders

• To ensure that there is adequate supervision of the boarding houses.
• To ensure that all staff act in accordance with and apply policy and procedures and duty of care.
• To ensure that any complaints are dealt with promptly and reported appropriately.
• To ensure the successful induction of all new boarders joining the house.
• To provide an empathetic presence in the boarding house and to be sensitive to those who are having difficulties adapting to boarding life or school.
• To be responsible for the welfare and promote the happiness of boarders.
• To oversee everyday discipline of the girls and boys in the boarding houses in accordance with the Code of Conduct to ensure that all boarders are treated fairly and consistently.
• To initiate and participate in activities for the boarders throughout the week and to facilitate the involvement of all boarders and staff in The House and school activities.

Operational Expertise & Resource Management

• Assuming responsibility for coordinating and managing the activity calendar for each year.
• Ensuring there is a stimulating and varied programme of Boarding, extra-curricular and weekend activities.
• Monitoring the health of the students in the Boarding House.
• Maintaining complete records of all activities involving Boarding House students, Health and Social Wellbeing issues and parent involvement.
• Administering and be responsible for all aspects of Student Boarding House life.
• Establish and maintain safety precautions within the Student Boarding House especially in relation to excursions off campus.
• Maintaining a database of student contact information and student academic and behavioural records as they relate to both the Student Boarding House and the school.
• Taking an active role in the Student Boarding House improvement initiatives.
• Raising the profile of the Student Boarding House through organising events and initiatives.
• Knowing both Student Boarding House and school policies and can answer everyday queries of parents.
• Helping in other areas of the school as directed.

Administration

• To be aware and acknowledgeable of all Boarding Policies and standards and always put them into practice.
• To liaise with Boarding House Staff regarding boarders' trips and activities
• To ensure that all trips have been planned in accordance with Health and Safety and pupil, staff ratios.
• To organise transport and all meals as required during the week, weekend and holidays.
• To ensure all handbook and website details are up to date.
• To collect and collate information for the boarders' newsletter each month and to pass on to named individuals for publication.

Competencies Include:

• High levels of personal integrity.
• Conscientious and able to focus on completing work to a consistently high standard.
• Flexible and positive approach to work.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and able to prompt others to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Adaptable to working in a fast-paced ever-changing environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm.
• Proactive and willingness to take on multiple tasks.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must be a team player, willing to help and be flexible.
• Continually strive for improvement.

Minimum requirements

Qualification

• Degree Qualification (Education and Administration/Pastoral)

Experience

• Three or more years' experience as Boarding Manager
• Teaching Experience
• Strong IT competencies
• Marketing experience beneficial

Please apply online via the ADvTECH Career Portal:

(Please note that the above link will direct you off the ISASA website and onto the ADvTECH Career Portal site. If you do not have an existing account on the ADvTECH portal, you will need to register on their website to apply for this vacancy. You do not need to register on the ISASA site.)

ADvTECH is an equal opportunity employer. Only successful candidates will be notified. Preference will be given to EE candidates.

ADvTECH, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognizing and accepting this disclaimer.

Glenwood House High School