General Duties•To support all aspects of the boarding house under the guidance of the Head of Boarding.•To get to know the pupils and build a positive professional relationship of trust with them. •To ensure that all relevant information is passed efficiently to the boarding mentor, form tutor, subject teachers, pupils and parents involved with boarding members. •To perform any duty that the Head of Boarding might reasonably expect a Boarding Officer to perform.Welfare / Pastoral•To promote and maintain a safe environment that, wherever possible, meets the National Minimum Standards for Boarding (UK), whilst recognizing that this might not always be possible in an international context. •To help manage the induction of new pupils into the boarding house so that they feel welcome, secure and clear about the values and expectations of the boarding house and the school and as far as possible that any ‘settling in problems’ are resolved. •To provide a sympathetic presence in the boarding house, being sensitive to those who are having difficulties, guiding them and supporting them, liaising with other relevant staff concerning the welfare of the child. •Positively encourage and organise pupils in their interests and activities and develop a positive relationship with them. •Ensuring the development of activities to promote continuing development and progression for all pupils. •****uating the pastoral care data and observations and using this analysis to identify good practice and areas for improvement. •Encouraging pupils to participate as appropriate in the boarding activity programme and monitoring that participation. •To pass on concerns and observations about pupils to appropriate colleagues and to liaise with boarding mentors, form tutors and Head of Boarding in planning responses to concerns •To seek advice, when appropriate, for pupils who give cause for concern academically or behaviourally. •To endeavour to support pupils who are performing in plays, concerts, matches, etc. •To help with the co-ordination of a programme of outings and events, where necessary.Communication / Record keeping / Administration •To be the point of contact for all pupils and parents if the Head of Boarding is unavailable. •Keep accurate records with regard to all boarders, ensuring up to date information is accurately stored digitally on the school system or in the physical file in the office. •Share all information with the Head of Boarding, or if appropriate, with the school DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead). • Build up effective and positive relationships with parents and ensure information is passed to them when necessary. •Ensure all relevant communication from staff is passed on to children. •Keep attendance records / registers up to date. •Develop and maintain good working relationships with all colleagues within the school based upon professional two-way communication. •Contact parents when necessary with regards to children’s behaviour or problems that have occurred. •To ensure that all facilities and noticeboards in the boarding house are well presented. Management of Staff •To support the Head of Boarding with overseeing and managing the relationship of pupils with Boarding Mentors, Boarding Assistants to ensure that: oEach pupil is given appropriate care and support by his/her mentor. oThere is effective communication between the mentor and his/her mentees’ parents. •To work closely with Boarding Mentors and Boarding Assistants to ensure that: oAll pupils are registered and effectively supervised in the morning, afternoon and evening. oAll pupils fulfil all their commitments at School. oAll pupils have adequate time to complete prep, engage in activities and benefit from a full night’s ****. BASIC QUALIFICATION•Bachelor's degree or equivalent•Excellent oral and written skills both in English and Mandarin•Outstanding Microsoft skills •Proven boarding working experience is preferred. •First Aid certification would be an advantagePREFERRED APTITUDES•The ability to be tactful and fair but also firm with pupils when necessary.•The ability to establish a relationship and rapport with both pupils and parents.•Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to enthuse, inspire, influence and motivate others.•Warm, friendly, sympathetic, empathetic, patient •Genuine concern for pupils’ wellbeing and development.•Well organised and professional in approach.•Sounding problem solving skills •A good sense of humour, adaptability and sense of proportion.•The ability to be practical, organised and to keep a cool head in emergencies.•A desire / willingness to be part of a team.•A commitment to professional development.•Flexible, able to prioritise, resilient under pressure.•Pay attention to details.

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