p e r s o n specificat i o n Resident Boarding Assistant Stamp House

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1 p e r s o n specificat i o n a n d job description Resident Boarding Assistant Stamp House

2 JOB DESCRIPTION The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Job Title Resident Boarding Assistant - Stamp Main Purpose of the job To be part of the House Team playing a key role in the pastoral care of the girls. To assist with the well being and supervision of the girls in the House and at times taking sole charge. Reporting to Housemistress Reporting to the job holder N/A Main responsibilities and duties Working as part of the pastoral team, Boarding Assistants are expected to: Be a listening ear for the girls and to share concerns appropriately. Work in communication with the Housemistress on pastoral issues. Oversee the smooth day to day running of the House. Supervise girls in their daily routines in the house and school. This will include: waking girls up, cleaning of rooms, taking House meetings and putting girls to bed. Support the Housemistress/Houseparent to ensure that the girls attend meals and are punctual for school events. Administer basic medication (appropriate induction and support will be given) and ensure medical records are up to date. Carry out and record registrations, following up and reporting absence as required. Be responsible for the cleanliness, tidiness and good order of the House throughout the term, drawing up cleaning rota for girls and ensuring that duties are carried out regularly, liaising with Maintenance over necessary repairs. Taking responsibility for the aesthetics of the House is a key part of the job. Check girls general appearance and clothing in conjunction with the School s Uniform Policy and being prepared to ensure girls leave the House for the school day in full uniform, in accordance with the policy. Assist with the preparation of the School for holiday activities and lettings at the end of terms. Help prepare the house so that it is ready for the beginning of term. This involves returning to school at least one day before the start of term and staying for a day at the end of term. Carry out administrative and other tasks as allocated by the Housemistress/Houseparent with the 2

3 agreement of the Deputy Head Pastoral. These tasks are required at different times and will be allocated according to the hours the job holder is working. To carry out meal duties as required by the Boarding Assistants and weekend rota. To attend weekly Boarding Assistant meetings and other pastoral meetings as necessary. To assist with escorting girls (Dental/Medical appointments) as required. To support the weekend programme by running activities and supervising on trips. To be responsible for the House when the Housemistress/Houseparent is off duty. To be involved in school wide duties and administrative tasks that may include: Reception, Resources, the Examinations Office, Registration support, School tours and other areas of the school. To be on duty approximately every other/two in three weekend as required by the duty rota (time off in the week is given every week). To support the House team in ensuring girls behave appropriately. To attend House and school events when possible. To assist the Housemistress weekly with collating the girls weekend arrangements. To ensure House notice boards are kept up to date and presentable. To liaise with parents/guardians as necessary. To assist with putting together a termly House newsletter with assistance from the girls. To support the weekly and weekend treat night programme. Other duties may be deemed appropriate to the role by the Principal. Skills, Knowledge and Experience An understanding of the role from the information provided Educated to A-Level or GNVQ A keen interest in pastoral care, teaching or education Good communication skills Good team worker Stamina, good sense of humour, resilient and a sense of loyalty to the school An awareness of Health and Safety Flexible and responsible approach to work as this role demands IT skills Experience in the care of children or young people. Sensitivity to and interest in adolescent girl welfare Willingness to undertake post related training Experience of working in a Boarding Environment or other residential care would be an advantage. December recruitment@queenswood.org Shepherd s Way Brookmans Park Hatfield Hertfordshire queenswoodschool Charity number

4 SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE Qualifications Essential These are qualities without which the Applicant could not be appointed The professional, technical or academic qualifications that the Applicant must have to undertake the role or the training that they must have received. Good Honours degree in a subject relevant to the teaching aspects of the role Qualified Teacher Status Desirable These are extra qualities which can be used to choose between applicants who meet all of the essential criteria The professional, technical or academic qualifications that the Applicant would ideally have to undertake the role or the training that they should ideally have received. Further academic or teaching qualifications Data H & S Certificate Experience The categories of work or organisations, types of achievements and activities that would be likely to predict success in the role. The post is suitable for someone with some experience of teaching, or for a newly qualified entrant to the profession. The categories of work or organisations, types of achievements and activities that would be likely to contribute to success in the role. Two or more years experience of teaching at Key Stages 3 and 4 Experience of teaching across the full ability range Skills The skills required by the Applicant to perform effectively in the role. The initiative to consider change and the wisdom to effect change positively The ability to turn a vision into results The ability to inspire others through verbal or written media Good time management and organisation skills Attention to detail The empathy required to support colleagues and girls The confidence to intervene when necessary Communication of concepts in Maths in an articulate, positive and sensitive way The ability to use range of teaching strategies to enthuse the full range of abilities An understanding of interests and concerns of children. The skills that would enhance effective performance in the role. ICT skills CAD/CAM Skills Knowledge The knowledge required by the Applicant to perform effectively in the role. Sound subject knowledge, and the ability to communicate concepts effectively to learners The knowledge that would enhance effective performance in the role. Knowledge of Edexcel GCSE (1 DTO) syllabus 4

5 Personal competencies and qualities The personal qualities that the Applicant requires to perform effectively in the role, and to ensure that the Applicant safeguards and promotes the welfare of children and young people. Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people Emotional resilience Positive attitude to maintaining high standards of behaviour in students The personal qualities that would assist the Applicant s performance further in the role. An interest in leading a co-curricular activity with a product design focus. 5