Responsibilities;Pastoral Oversight:Maintain high standards of personal conduct in theboarding house, in accordance with school policies Foster a homely,purposeful and safe atmosphere within the hostelInduct new boarders and liaise closely with their parentsbefore, during and after their arrival at the schoolBe proactive in seeking to forge excellent personalrelationships with boarders, their parents and/or carersOversee the pastoral and academic welfare of all studentsin the boarding house and act in loco parentis for boarders during term timeCarry out daytime and evening duties as agreed with theSecond MasterCarry out weekend duties, on rotation, as agreed with theSecond MasterAcademic Duties:Be an advocate of boarding across the wider schoolTeach a chosen subject specialism on a commensuratelyreduced timetableMaintain an active interest in the academic progress ofboarders in the hostel and interceding on their behalf as required, forinstance, by attending parents' consultations etc.Liaise closely with members of teaching staff across theschool, as well as administrative staff and auxiliary staff to ensure thesmooth running of the hostelFeed back to parents formally, as part of the school'sreporting proceduresAdministration:Manage the team of hostel staff - both academic anddomestic - in order to ensure the smooth running of the hostelEnsure that communications sent home, or to pupils, areread and understood by parents and carriersHold regular weekly meetings with the staff operating inthe hostelTake responsibility for ensuring high standards amongstthe staff, oversee their appraisal in accordance with the school's existingsystems for performance managementDraw up duty roster throughout the term and ensure thatduties are divided up equitably and the hostel is properly supervised at alltimesAdvise on the running of weekend activities, and leadingon weekend duties, where requiredSupervise off-site trips for boarders and complete theadministrative tasks for such trips as requiredManage the day-to-day finances of the hostel and drawingup well-costed plans for future expenditure Keep the operations team informedof any health and safety and/or maintenance issues that may arise during thecourse of the termRequirements:Minimum academic qualification of ONDMust be teaching consistently in either publicor private schools for at least 2 years.Knowledge of CPR.Thorough knowledge of teaching best practicesand legal educational guidelines partnered with a willingness to follow theschool's policies and proceduresPassion for teaching and nurturing students'growthRelevant qualifications and teaching experienceExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsPrevious experience in ICTWell-organized and committedCreative and energeticStrong moral values and disciplineLocation:LagosState (Residing within Ikeja, Agege, Ifako Ijaiye, Alimosho Local Government)Remuneration:Negotiable
