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- Support the Boarding Staff and assist in the day to day running of the Boarding House;
- Boarding duty includes assisting with bedtime routines, waking up and organising pupils in the morning and entertaining and socialising in the evening;
- Provide assistance in the areas of sport that are offered to both boys and girls. This includes preparing equipment for both games sessions and matches, coaching a team either alone or alongside another member of staff;
- Assist in lessons in subjects of specific interest during the School day;
- Provide the office and staff with administrative support, including photocopying, filing, shredding, answering the phone and various other day to day admin tasks;
- Carry out Matron duties as directed when matron is unavailable by escorting pupils to the Medical Centre;
- As required, escort (or transport) pupils to medical appointments or A&E;
- Opening up and locking up the school in the absence of more senior boarding staff;
- Supervising lunch or break times – including setting a good example to the pupils and encourage them to eat using appropriate table manners and close supervision of the children as they play on the field, courts or patio;
- Assist with various other events happening throughout the year for example: Speech day, Sports days, Swimming galas, Parents' evenings;
- Willing to be flexible in working patterns. Evenings, Saturday and Sunday work is required on a rota basis.
- Be able to use initiative and take responsibility;
- Go about every job with energy and enthusiasm and get involved in as much as you can in the school life at SJS;
- Be computer literate;
- Behave and act as a member of staff when working with children and maintain an appropriate distance;
- Enjoy working with young people;
- Be aware of the ages of the children that they will be working with and understand their needs;
- Be a good communicator/listener and be able to build appropriate relationships with students, teachers and support staff whilst maintaining professional boundaries;
- Be able to provide quality time for the Boarders with mutual respect being shown;
- Be flexible and adaptable;
- Have a good sense of humour;
- Set a good example to the children at all times, both in appearance and in conduct;
- Committed to the development of a working culture that values and celebrates the contributions and achievements of colleagues.
Graduate Resident Assistant - Sidmouth, United Kingdom - St Johns International School
St Johns International School
Sidmouth, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago