Hostel Mistress at Wellspring College

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a friendly, caring and safe environment for students.
• Responsible for ensuring routines are followed, including meal times, bedtimes and all other daily activities.
• Assist in providing pastoral care with regular meetings to help build connections within the hostel setting.
• Ensure the safety of all boarders by following lock up routines and liaising with the appropriate staff should any concerns arise.
• Maintain good communication with parents and keep them well informed about their daughter’s health, especially when she is ill or experiencing difficulties.
• Keep detailed records of communications with students and parents when required and ensure accurate file notes are maintained concerning student behaviour.
• Be a sounding board to the girls with problems or provide counselling services
• Ensure a high standard of presentation and tidiness in the Hostel.
• Ensure that all appointments, accidents and disciplinary matters are recorded.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in an academic environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•  A good understanding of the schooling system
• Active listening skills.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well and respond patiently and effectively to the requests of students, parents and staff.
• Professional, Enthusiastic, self-motivated and flexible.
• Basic IT skills