Head of Boarding

Advtech; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawford International is seeking a Boarder Care Manager/Head of Boarding to oversee the welfare and supervision of boarders across the houses. You will ensure staff comply with school policies, maintain safety standards, and manage the boarding calendar with a focus on student wellbeing.

Responsibilities include fostering a supportive environment, administering boarding life, and coordinating activities to engage boarders while upholding conduct codes.

Qualifications

• Three or more years' experience in Boarding Manager/Head of Boarding.
• Proficient in English language.
• SACE/Teaching qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adequate supervision of the boarding houses and staff compliance with school rules and health and safety policies.
• Maintain welfare and happiness of boarders; provide supportive presence and address adaptation difficulties.
• Oversee everyday discipline in boarding houses and ensure fair, consistent treatment of all boarders.

Skills

Personal integrity

Organisational skills

Time management

Team player

Proactive

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Administration

Teaching Certificate

SACE Certificate

Job description

Main Responsibilities:

To ensure that the overall pastoral care and supervision of the Boarders is of a very high standard. To ensure that all staff working in the boarding houses comply with the Health and Safety policy and all other appropriate policies and procedures of the school.

Principal 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 the school rules.
• 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 a sympathetic 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 Boarding 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 taking responsibility 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 knowledgeable of all Boarding Policies and standards and use these consistently.
• To liaise with House parents and their assistants regarding Boarders' trips and activities
• To ensure that all trips have been planned in accordance with Health and Safety and pupil, staff ratios and to ensure that any adult accompanying children on an outing is SACE compliant.
• To organise transport and 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 the relevant 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 with 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree Administration
• Teaching Certificate
• SACE Certificate

Experience:

• Three or more years' experience as Boarding Manager/ Head of Boarding
• Proficient in English Language