School House Mistress (Supervisor) at Stresert Services Limited

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Client: The school has a well-rounded package of academic programs based on the British Curriculum and is one of the best private schools in the country with focus on ethical enrichment, scholastic development and personal growth of students.

Specific Responsibilities and Duties:

• To be responsible for the leadership, management and organisation of the boarding house and its routines, including staffing, accommodation, resources, maintenance and development of facilities
• To be responsible for health and safety in the house and liaise with the manager responsible for health and safety on site.
• To manage the delegated budget for the boarding house in association with the school’s bursar.
• To provide outstanding care for students in boarding by creating an ethos which is supportive, provides clear boundaries and expectations and sets the highest standard, in all aspects of boarding.
• To be responsible for monitoring and reviewing routines in the boarding house.
• To contribute to and ensure that the aims and objectives of the Boarding Development Plan are implemented.
• To take part in staff performance management on an annual basis.
• To support the Headmaster in implementing the aims and objectives of the school in accordance with the School Improvement Plan.
• To be familiar with the school’s code of practice for child protection and other policies on the school website.
• To keep the Deputy Head fully informed of any issues relating to students or other matters in boarding.
• To take responsibility for liasing with support staff/sub-contractors who may be working in the boarding house.
• To be responsible for the care and welfare of the boarders in the house and to engender a feeling of respect and trust between boarders and the staff working in the house.
• To liaise with external agencies/partners to ensure the safety and welfare of all boarders is met.
• To liaise with parents of boarders as necessary, concerning domestic, welfare and medical matters.
• To provide a sympathetic presence in the House, and to be sensitive to those who are having difficulties coping with school life; to liaise closely with House and other staff concerning the progress and welfare of pupils.
• To ensure that appropriate student records are kept up to date and that they are stored securely; to liaise with school staff as appropriate e.g.(Head of School, form tutor), in order to share any health or main medical concerns.
• At the end of term, to supervise the clearing up and cleaning of the House; to carry out a check on all bedding, furniture, fixtures and fittings, preparing a list of repairs and maintenance items required, to be submitted to the Premises Manager, with a copy to Deputy Head. To advise on the replacement or renewal of bedding, fixtures and furnishings.
• At the end of the vacation, to supervise the preparation of dormitories and bedrooms for the new term; to carry out a check on all furnishings to ensure that they are in good order, repairs carried out, that rooms are clean and presentable.

Requirements

• Min of B.Ed. in Education or a related discipline
• Min of 5 years’ cognitive experience as Housemistress in a boarding school
• Experience of working with young people in a residential environment
• Ability to lead and manage a team consisting of teachers and support staff
• A willingness to engage in further professional development
• An interest in sport, music, art or drama
• First aid qualification is an added advantage
• Counselling skills qualification [desirable]