Boarding Supervisor

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual, who can work under pressure, to join our boarding team. As the Boarding Supervisor, you will be pivotal in assisting the Head of Boarding in managing the boarding wing of the school.

The purpose of the role is to provide all boarders with the best possible experience of a boarding education by ensuring a supportive environment: a home from home for boarders and assist in ensuring the safety, good discipline and pastoral well-being of all boarders.

The Boarding Supervisor contributes to the effective and efficient running of the school’s boarding wing by providing a support to the Headteacher, Head of Boarding and other Staff members at all times.

The duties and responsibilities of the Boarding Supervisor include, but are not limited to:-

• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of the National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools for welfare and pastoral care in the Boarding House.

• Help maintain a secure and happy community for the boarders, whilst promoting and developing a positive school ethos.

• Have the capacity to lead by example and help the Head of Boarding ensure the highest standards of behaviour in the boarders.

• Maintain a flexible approach in assisting and organising extracurricular activities and a willingness to contribute to life in the school.

• Maintain regular communication with boarders, parents, guardians and tutors as necessary, in consultation with the Head of Boarding.

• Perform day to day duties in the running of a boarding house.

• Collecting, checking and undertaking laundry duties as required.

• Participate fully in the operation of the Boarding House and support school and house based activities.

Administrative Responsibilities

• To help collate information about boarders’ travel arrangements for weekends, exeats etc.

• To assist with the record keeping relating passports, airline tickets and visas.

• To report any maintenance work, keep a record of it and monitor the action taken.

• To ensure all boarders are treated equally and that no favouritism is shown to any boarder

• To undertake specific duties on duty days i.e. meal supervision, registration; follow up any absent boarders etc.

• You may be asked to escort the child to the doctor/dentist etc.

• To attend staff meetings/house meetings as required.

• To participate in suitable professional development training as recommended by the Head of Boarding or the Deputy Head

• To operate in accordance with the school policies and procedures as set out in the Staff Handbook.

• Take responsibility for the actions of guests, ensuring they are made aware of the School’s Child Protection Policy and do not have unsupervised access to pupils at any time.

•         Undertake other reasonable duties as required by the Head of Boarding.- To undertake       additional tasks as directed by the Head Teacher and SLT. 

Pastoral Care

• Be fully conversant with, and apply, the School’s child protection policy and all related issues.

• Promote good attendance and monitor it in accordance with School policy.

• Promote the general progress and well-being of pupils

NB: Applications will be considered whilst the post is being advertised. North London Grammar School reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline. We advise early applications are submitted. 

North London Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people within our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.  

All appointments will be subject to two satisfactory references (which will be taken prior to interview), Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service and medical fitness for the role. Where applicable overseas police checks and prohibition from teaching and management checks will also be completed. We also carry out an internet search on social media sites for each shortlisted candidate. All checks must be completed before employment at NLGS can commence. 

Any applicant who is offered an interview will be asked to provide official documentation to verify their ID, address and right to work in the UK. It is also normal practice for the School to ask for original qualifications and professional membership documents to be presented at interview, as detailed on their application. Photocopies or certified copies will not be accepted.