Boarding House Graduate Assistant - 100% contract

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Key Areas Of Responsibility

House Duties

• To provide all Boarders with the best possible experience of a boarding education by ensuring a challenging and supportive environment: a home from home for Boarders.
• To provide care and security for the boarders by sleeping in the Boarding House and taking overnight duties when necessary.
• To promote boarding as an integral part of school life.
• Develop awareness of, and implement general health, hygiene and sleeping routines in the Boarding House.
• Ensure all Boarders maintain a healthy diet and mealtimes are happy and civilised.
• Assist in the discipline of Boarders, monitoring behaviour, manners and dress to ensure they are in keeping with the School’s Code of Conduct.
• Deal appropriately with any discipline issues with regular liaison with the Boarding Houseparents and Head of Boarding.
• Ensure that the boarding area of the School looks neat, tidy and attractive in line with House expectations.
• Comply with laundry and duty routines outlined by the Head of Boarding.
• Assist with the beginning of the term preparations and end of term pack down.
• Ensure there is a constant review of pastoral approaches, keeping up to date with developments in child wellbeing practices.
• Set high, clear and consistent expectations for student achievement and support home based learning.
• Be flexible and adjust methods to meet individual boarder’s needs.
• Complete duties within the Boarding House and Main School for a 100% position.
  

Pupil well being

• Ensure safeguarding of students, reporting concerns to the appropriate member of staff.
• Create a positive community of mutual respect and support.
• Ensure the safety and security of all Boarders when they are in the School’s care.
• Have an understanding of students’ personal, academic and emotional needs and be concerned for all aspects of their development.
• Be a contact person for teaching and administrative staff regarding matters involving boarders.
• Read and adhere to the various policies of the school and support the ethos of the school by upholding it’s expectations.
• Act as a role model for students, exemplifying a positive attitude.
  

Accountability

• Ensure pupil progress is reported by assisting with written reports to parents each term.
• Demonstrate responsibility by motivating and enthusing staff and students.
• Ensure boarders are making good general progress and take appropriate action if a boarder needs extra support.
• To effectively and efficiently assist with the organisation of the Boarding House’s resources.
• To maintain Health and Safety standards and requirements within the Boarding House.
• To approve any Boarder’s expenses with the Head of Boarding.
• To provide for the care and wellbeing of the School’s Boarders in such a way that the highest standards of good practice are met.
• Ensure your personal beliefs are not infiltrating through your work.
• Participate in the school appraisal system.
  

Additional duties

• Attend all school functions as required, regardless of who is running them – School Council, Parents, other teachers, etc.
• Participate in meetings, In Service Training, preparation days and school/boarding events as required, including before the start of term, when term has finished and during long weekends.
• Make a contribution to School events and projects.
• Ensure that all deadlines are met, as published in the school calendar or highlighted by your line manager.
• To provide general school assistance when needed, including
• Deal with emergencies of any kind, including escorting the Boarders to hospital.
• To provide in House cover as and when required by line manager.
• Engage in professional development both inside and outside the school.
  

Other

• Liaise with your line manager promptly, communicating clearly, listening carefully and responding to feedback appropriately.
• Demonstrate effective time and resource management.
• Work cooperatively with colleagues.
• Ensure that as a member of staff you set the highest standards (being punctual, dealing with adults and students in a sensitive manner, being open to change, appropriate dress, etc.)
• Positively embrace differing cultures.
• Preserve and promote the good name of JFK in all dealings with the community and parents.
• Work effectively with other people by treating people respectfully and equally and developing good working relationships.
• Maintain confidentiality – never publicly relay information about the school until the director has given permission.
• Look the part by maintaining a professional and business like appearance.
• Ensure that all interaction with students and parents remains within the confines of an appropriate professional relationship. (including facebook/ instagram pictures and friendships).
• The entire School site is a non-smoking area.
• All meals are provided for boarding staff during term-time.
• Overnight stays by third persons and use of the facilities must be authorised ahead of time by the Head of Boarding / School Director.
  

Information to Job Applicants

John F. Kennedy International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a criminal check.

John F. Kennedy International School

Zannie Odobasic-Leong

Head of Business & Administration

Chilchgasse 8

3792 Saanen

Switzerland

Non-European applications

To our great regret, changes to Swiss law have made it extremely difficult for international schools like JFK to obtain work permits for non-EU citizens. For this reason, applicants without EU passports or Swiss work permits are advised that this greatly reduces their chances of being put on a short list.

Contact Human Resources

Zannie Odobasic-Leong

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