Purpose of Job

• Provide a stable, comfortable and secure Boarding environment in which students can develop self-reliance with managed support and guidance
• Establish parent trust in safeguarding their children
• Ensure the efficient running of the Boarding residence including supervision and management of the maintenance team

Duties and Responsibilities

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

General Duties

• Support the Head of boarding and Lead the other house staff regarding House rules, regulations and routines
• Adhere to security and safeguarding procedures
• Supervise student waking up and bed times and at other designated duty times, including evening
• Provide evening  activities and academic support as part of the boarding programme
• Promote good manners and courtesy from students including use of the common language of English

Students’ Health and Welfare

• Attend to students’ minor medical needs including preparation of student medicines and treatments, and liaise with parents, teachers, the school nurse and other staff concerning student wellbeing
• Conduct risk assessments and liaise with Head of Boarding, otherHouse Master/Mistress, Matron and Clinic regarding Boarding Health & Safety
• Maintain accurate student records in accordance with changing medical needs, and inform staff of relevant information, for example allergies or medication
• Liaise with and support day Hm’s and tutors to ensure that close personal tutoring is fully supported

Other Responsibilities

• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the Boarding House Master/Mistress or Head of Boarding
• Keep up to date with professional developments and attend relevant training
• Support with the organisation of evening activities and supervise these as per the duty rota

Working Hours and Conditions

• Be contactable on by telephone 24 hours unless ‘off duty’
• Evening duties as directed by Head of Boarding on rotation basis
• Support airport pick up and drop off at the start and end of term where needed
• Weekly meetings with boarding team
• Teaching allocation of 15 lessons per week
• Free housing and catering (breakfast, lunch and dinner whilst students are on campus) provided by school

Other important features or requirements of the job:

• Lead by example in all professional matters ensuring that all teachers and students observe matters such as dress, punctuality and mutual support
• Contribute to the development of the overall Harrow vision and ensure that students, staff and parents all understand and subscribe to that vision
• Be available to advise academic staff and individual students, ensuring that, so far as possible, each person’s individual needs are met so that they can exceed their potential, and that students’ progress is maintained in an effective way
• Work closely with the School’s pastoral team to ensure effective implementation of the School’s strategic plan and to take a central role in that process.
• Proactively manage the induction of students to the boarding house
• Report, update and track all students and incidents reported on Engage or CPOMS, whether behavioural or for safeguarding.
• Support boarding pupils in sporting events, arts performances and other enrichment activities

Our Philosophy

• Education is an ever-changing service and all staff are expected to participate constructively in school activities and to adopt a flexible approach to their work.
• Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified.
• The post holder will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from the line manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.
• This job description may be amended at any time following discussion between the line manager and member of staff, and will be reviewed annually during the appraisal process, and will be varied in the light of the business needs of the school