Assistant Houseparent at a Swiss Boarding School - Lausanne, Schweiz - Brillantmont International School

Beschreibung

NB

Brillantmont International School is seeking to appoint


Assistant Houseparent for the Boarding House - Term time only

Start date:
February, or earlier depending on availability.

All the boarding accommodation is on the Brillantmont campus, on the upper floors of five buildings, the rooms are spacious, warm and welcoming.

Boys and girls live in separate houses, organised by age and gender.

A member of the boarding team lives in the boarding house, looking after the students and helping make their boarding experience happy and successful.

Your support will help them secure high standards and identify barriers to learning and development.

This is a residential position which would be suitable for a university graduate who is looking for experience in a school setting, until June 2023 or 2024.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Hold a European or Swiss passport or a Swiss residence permit
• Have a driving license
• Be a dynamic individual and a great team player
• Be flexible, sensible and approachable
• Be a good communicator, particularly with teenagers
• Be keen on sports, the outdoors and interested in exploring the world around us
• Have experience in working in a similar role
• Be able to work in English; knowledge of French is an asset
• Be committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of young people and adhere to and ensure compliance with the School's Safeguarding Policy at all times.

Deadline

Applications are to be submitted exclusively via the form on our website
and should include a CV and a cover letter of one page maximum.

1. Goals and Objectives

• Nurture a family atmosphere of trust, support and guidance within the boarding house
• Nurture the wellbeing of students whilst supporting their academic progress
• Participate actively in all aspects of Brillantmont life, from residential life to academic support as well as involvement in "house" activities
• Be a positive role model in all aspects of professional and private life
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.

2. Key tasks
Under the responsibility of the Head of Boarding, you will be expected to

• Organise, manage and participate in evening activities
• Participate in and manage weekend activities
• Actively support the Head of Boarding or Senior Houseparent by encouraging students to participate in clubs, activities and trips
• Assist with the weekly monitoring of student behaviour and progress and report concerns to the House Parents or the Head of Boarding
• You will have one day per week "on call" to support areas of the school where cover is needed

3. Working Hours

• According to the published rota, fixed at the beginning of each term.
• One night a week and one weekend a month off.

4. Accommodation and food

You will live in one of the boarding houses and will have your own bedroom and bathroom on one of the floors with the students.

This accommodation is available for you to use all year round.

When you are on duty you must eat the meals with the students. It is also possible for you to eat meals in school during your free time if you so wish.


Job Types:
Permanent, Temporary / Staffing


Application Question(s):

Work Location:
One location

Application Deadline: 15/02/2023

Expected Start Date: 15/02/2023