Responsibilities

• Assist in developing the ethos and culture of Residential Life to align with the school’s vision and mission.
• Actively support the HoRL in implementing long-term strategies for managing residences.
• Provide input into the planning and execution of residential activities programs.
• Monitor and ensure the welfare, safety, discipline, and pastoral well-being of residential students under guidance from the HoRL.
• Support new student inductions and ensure their smooth integration into residential life.
• Assist in identifying individual student needs and ensuring appropriate support mechanisms are in place.
• Promote safeguarding practices among residential staff and ensure compliance with child protection guidelines.
• Assist in supervising Heads of Residential Blocks to ensure consistent implementation of policies.
• Provide training, development, and induction support for residential staff as directed by the HoRL.
• Collaborate with HoRL in planning staff supervision rotas and ensuring adequate coverage during absences.
• Chair meetings with residential staff or students as delegated by the HoRL to gather feedback or address concerns.
• Help organize evening/weekend activities, trips, and events in coordination with relevant staff members.
• Ensure maintenance requests are communicated effectively to relevant departments for timely resolution.
• Assist in maintaining residential policies and literature, including contributing to updates for handbooks.
• Support the preparation of reports related to residential life for the Academy’s development plan.
• Foster positive relationships with parents/guardians through regular communication as delegated by the HoRL.
• Act as a liaison between parents/guardians and Heads of Residential Blocks regarding student progress or concerns.

The requirements

• Teaching Certification required.
• Experience as a classroom practitioner within an inquiry-based program preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in a residential program at an international setup.
• Child Protection and Safeguarding trained.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively within a diverse community.
• Attention to detail, discretion, and integrity in handling sensitive matters.
• This position provides critical support to ensure smooth operations within residential life while fostering a nurturing environment for students aligned with the school’s mission.