Assistant Head of Girls Boarding

2 months ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Repton School - Dubai Full time

Repton Dubai is seeking to appoint an Assistant Head of Girls Boarding to join August 2024.

The Assistant Head of Girls Boarding is acting in loco parentis and as such accepts responsibility for the health, welfare and safety of the students who are boarders. Alongside the Head of Boarding, they are the direct link between parent and school when they are on duty and are responsible for keeping the Head of Boarding and other staff informed of all relevant information regarding the students in their care.

The Assistant Head of Girls Boarding must demonstrate an empathy with and understanding of young people, a sense of humour and desire to be actively involved in their personal development. The successful candidate will also be required, at times, to be firm with the students and enforce necessary rules of conduct and be fair and consistent with the application of behavioural sanctions.

MAIN TASKS

The responsibilities of the post will be wide and varied and this job description is not intended to be exhaustive. It is anticipated that the scope of the work may vary from time to time, but will include:

Students:

To act 'in loco parentis' to all students in the house and ensure that the health, safety, happiness and well-being of every student is given the utmost attention and importanceTo ensure that the individual circumstances, needs, strengths and personal challenges of each student are identified and understood by staff as needed so that individual opportunities, talents and potential are developed and maximizedTo undertake rostered week nights and weekend duties, inclusive of planning and leading weekend excursionsTo counsel students concerning any academic, social, emotional or behavioural problems they may haveThe successful candidate will be an experienced teacher or learning support assistant and will be expected to provide timetabled learning or language support throughout normal school working hoursManagement:To effectively support the Boarding team when on duty and support them in playing their part in carrying out their particular roles and responsibilitiesTo ensure that all members of the boarding staff team (including non-teaching personnel and senior students as appropriate) are familiar with the school's policies and procedures for child protection, countering bullying, substance misuse and health and safety and are aware of the appropriate response needed in these areasAlong with the Head of Boarding, ensure that the boarding house is adequately staffed, including covering duties and being available in an emergency as and when neededAdministration:To be aware of the implications of the National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools regarding welfare and pastoral care of boarding studentsTo keep boarding records up to date in line with the necessary policies and procedures in placeTo oversee student commitments throughout the school weekTo partake in any boarding Open Events or Webinars when required by the Head of BoardingTo lead on the Boarding Newsletter and Social MediaConditions of Appointment:The successful candidate should be able to undertake a Learning Support roleTo live in the one-bedroom accommodation provided in the boarding house. Full board and lodging will be provided *see attached job description for further details Repton Schools in the UAE

Excella leads the Repton Family of Schools in the UAE, and provides outstanding British curriculum education in the UAE. The Excella school portfolio comprises Repton Dubai, Repton Al Barsha, also in Dubai, and Repton Abu Dhabi, alongside Dovecote nurseries with branches across UAE.

Repton School Dubai

Repton Dubai was founded in 2007 and is a 'world class' international school in the heart of Dubai. One of the few genuinely international schools in the Gulf Region, Repton Dubai combines the reputation and academic rigour of the UK curriculum, from infants and junior school up to IGCSE level in Year 11, and then embraces the challenges and opportunities of the International Diploma or IB in the Sixth Form, whilst also offering A levels.

Set in a stunning campus in Nad Al Sheba, and almost uniquely in Dubai, also offering a dynamic boarding experience, Repton students from ages 3-18 benefit from facilities, resources and a classroom and sporting experience, that is the envy of their peers.

Our mission is 'the rigorous pursuit of excellence, inside and outside the classroom, combined with a passionate concern for the wellbeing of each individual'

Successful candidate will:

Have experience working within a boarding school in a UK setting or renowned British Curriculum / IB international settingEnjoy community life, and not resent its intrusion on privacy, nor its occasional calls for hard work at unsociable hours for no pecuniary advantage Enjoy the company of young people for its own sake and have an easy rapport with them Have a good understanding of the developmental and curricular needs of students in an international school and the cultural sensitivities of the country and religious requirements In return we offer:Generous leave entitlements Annual flight ticket, accommodation provided, and world class medical & healthcare benefits To support your application, please include your current, up-to-date CV. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint strong candidates before the official closing date, and therefore we would encourage candidates to apply early in the process. Cognita and the Repton Family of Schools is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 5 years.

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