Overall responsibilities

·Actively support the vision,ethos, culture and policies of the School

·Promote high standards in all aspects of school life, particularly in
student progress

·Comply with the professional duties of the Harrow staff Code of Conduct

·Contribute to a school culture which is positive, purposeful and professional

·Are committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children and young people

·Be a strong and visible presence in the boarding house communal areas during nominated hours of duty

General Duties

·Be available in the student residence and day school during working hours

·Support the House Master/Mistress regarding House rules, regulations and routines

·Adhere to security and safeguarding procedures

·Supervise student waking up and bed times

·Organise and attend social activities for pupils such as games evenings, birthday parties,talent nights etc.

·Promote good manners and courtesy from students including use of the
common language of English

General Administration

·Establish close relationships and good communication with all parents
including the production of regular news items to promote and celebrate
boarding within the wider community

·Maintain detailed student records with particular attention to
confidentiality, privacy and sensitivity

·Attend staff meetings as required

·Liaise with the school regarding relevant information about boarders

·Keep any necessary facilities records up to date and organised

·Assist with the organisation, planning and execution of a range of
off-site trips

·Conduct risk assessments and liaise with the House Master/Mistress regarding Boarding Health & Safety

Maintenance and Laundry

·Check all rooms for safety, state of repair and cleanliness on a regular basis

·Instruct Boarding students in the use of laundry facilities and conduct daily laundry upkeep

·Supervise cleaning staff to ensure tidiness and cleanness of the Boarding areas

·Manage bedding and linen inventories including laundry dispatch and receipt

·Check Boarding facilities at the start and end of each term

Other Responsibilities

·Taking reasonable duties on day school during school hours

·Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by House Master/Mistress

·Keep up to date with professional developments and attend relevant training

·Undertake other duties and responsibilities as the House Master/Mistress
may reasonably require

·Promote and support boarding and day school events and activities

Working Hours and Conditions

·Hours of work are Sunday until Friday, including a house check before Boarders return and after Boarders depart

·Be contactable on the mobile telephone 24 hours unless ‘off duty’

·Annual leave according to the school calendar and regulations. House parent needs to work if there are school duties like planing, prepartion, admissions and marketing support at the begin and end of school term and weekends.

·Free housing and catering (breakfast, lunch and dinner) provided by school at Boarding area

Safeguarding

• Take seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the
  welfare of students, and to work together with others to ensure adequate
  arrangements within the Boarding House help to identify, assess, and
  support students who are suffering harm
• Ensuring that the School’s safeguarding policies on child
  protection and health and safety are implemented effectively

AISL Education Group is committed to the safety and protection of children. All employees