Female Houseparent for the Girls' Boarding House – Term time only
Brillantmont International School
Switzerland
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 11 December 2022
Job overview
Full information on our website, applications are to be submitted exclusively via the Brillantmont website: www.brillantmont.ch/jobs
JOB DESCRIPTION
House Parent for the boarding house (term-time only)
1. Goals and Objectives
To use leadership, organisational skills and professional skills to:
- Assure the smooth running of the Boarding House emphasising good communication amongst the students and staff working within the boarding school
- Serve as a professional role model for the Brillantmont boarding students
- Oversee and manage the conduct and discipline of the boarders applying Brillantmont’s rules consistently
- Actively support the Head of Boarding or Senior Houseparent by encouraging students to participate in clubs, activities and trips
- Collate weekly student monitoring notes and raise concerns to the Head of Boarding
- Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance
- Be a positive role model in all aspects of professional and private life
- Accurately report and collaborate with the Head of Boarding on all matters relating to boarding
- Actively promote Brillantmont’s Guiding and Mission Statements.
- To be a key member of the Pastoral Team
2. Key responsibilities
Under the responsibility of the Head of Boarding you will be expected to:
Well-being
- Nurture a family atmosphere of trust, support and guidance
- Adopt a holistic approach to the students’ education and development
- Provide an environment where students feel safe, comfortable and secure
- Take measures to ensure students social integration
- Monitor the physical and psychological health of the students
- Assist with the ongoing monitoring of student behavior and progress and report concerns to the Head of
Boarding or Senior Houseparent in a timely manner using all available reporting systems
- Promote a peaceful environment in the boarding house which actively supports rest
- Promptly communicate any medical concerns to the appropriate senior member of staff
Induction
- Develop purposeful activities to help new students settle and integrate the new students with the current students
- Put strategies in place which nurture the development of a community
- Ensure, in conjunction with the Head of Boarding, the distribution and understanding of the Student Boarding Handbook
Academic focus
- Promote academic ambition and achievement
- Follow the academic progress providing support and guidance to each boarding house student
- Actively support the academic development of each boarding house student
- Communicate meaningfully with the Academic Direction
- Provide support and guidance to students experiencing academic challenges.
Personal development
- Promote the importance of personal hygiene and ensure boarding students adhere to the school dress code
- Engender respectful behaviour stressing the importance of sharing ideas and listening to others
- Engage with students over personal appearance agreeing upon what is appropriate whilst remaining sensitive to the individual
- Ensure students are punctual
- Provide avenues for students to voice grievances ensuring an appropriate course of behaviour and action
- Educate the development of personal responsibility
- Promote respect for table manners and a relaxed atmosphere at meal times
Internationalism
- Organise team building opportunities which celebrate internationalism, raising and cultivating international awareness
- Structure activities which enhance global awareness
- Provide avenues for students to celebrate their cultures and learn from other cultures
Global Citizenship
- Promote an atmosphere of tolerance and mutual respect necessary for living in an international community
- Educate on sustainability and responsible use of resources, promoting a Green community
- Organise opportunities for students to engage in service and charity work
Learning experiences
- Promote independent learners with ambition through celebrating success
- Help students manage their ambitions purposefully
- Provide educational activities making the learning explicit
- Promote an understanding of the need for an all-round development of the student
- Promote opportunities for the students to benefit from the local environment with particular focus on learning French
Child safety
- Collaborate with existing systems in place to monitor student location
- Provide clear communication procedures for what to do if a child is missing
- Report any possible hazards or concerns to the Direction and Head of Boarding without delay
- Communication with the Health Department
- Take measures to ensure confidentiality of students’ health issues
- Be aware of students’ needs whilst monitoring and supporting effectively
- Provide clear written and oral communication with the Health Department and senior staff of any concerns about student health
- Implement any guidance provided by the Health Department
- Observe the students closely to ensure early detection of possible concerns
Collation of Evidence
- Support students in recording their experiences, reflecting on the learning achieved and making a meaningful comment in their digital portfolio
- Ensure all lists for trip participation are accurate
- Ensure completion of all boarding administrative processes
Supervision
- Liaise regularly with the Head of Boarding and Senior Houseparent and deputise where necessary during periods of absence
- Communicate concerns and regularly appraise the Head of Boarding as to student and Assistant House
Parent’s progress
- Line manage and support the Assistant House Parents when working within the boarding department
- Undertake on call periods when deputising for the Head of Boarding or senior Houseparent
- Undertake any tasks reasonably requested by the Head of Boarding or Senior Houseparent that support the boarding ethos and the wider school community
SPECIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will:
- Be a dynamic individual and a great team player
- Be flexible, sensible and approachable
- Be a good communicator, particularly with teenagers
- Be keen on sports, the outdoors and interested in exploring the world around us
- Have experience in working in a similar role
- Have a driving license
- Hold a European or Swiss passport or a Swiss residence permit. Please note - Please note - following Brexit, it is extremely difficult to hire British citizens in roles such as this in Switzerland.
- Be able to work in English; knowledge or French is an asset
- Be committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of young people and adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding Policy at all times.
DEADLINE
Applications are to be submitted exclusively via the form on our website: brillantmont.ch/jobs
The closing date for applications is December 11th 2022.
Attached documents
About Brillantmont International School
Owned and run by the same family since the school’s foundation in 1882, Brillantmont is a leading Swiss boarding and day school, offering an internationally recognised programme.
Our mission is to provide a supportive family environment which enables our students to discover and develop their passions and talents, building the confidence needed to lead happy, meaningful lives. Our core values focus on Learning, Well-Being, Community and Internationalism; these are the cornerstones which underpin the Brillantmont experience.
Every year, we welcome around 80 boarders and 20 day students from aged 13-18 into Grades 8-12. Global citizenship and intercultural learning lie at the heart of the Brillantmont experience. Over 30 different nationalities are represented and the school applies quotas to ensure a diverse student body. Living amongst so many nationalities enables students to learn about other cultures, speak new languages and develop a global network of contacts.
Brillantmont is in the centre of Lausanne, a beautiful city in French speaking Switzerland. Close to Geneva airport, the majestic Swiss Alps are less than an hour away. The quality of life is exceptional. All students learn French and through the co-curricular programme can discover and enjoy the natural sporting and cultural wealth of Switzerland. As befits the Olympic Capital, there are numerous sports facilities in the region and skiing is integral to Brillantmont life.
The school overlooks Lake Léman and the Alps. It is spacious with excellent, up to date facilities, including an incredible multipurpose hall offering a full-sized gymnasium and a 100m2 stage area. Accommodation is of the highest standard with students sharing a room with someone from another culture, promoting intercultural understanding. Brillantmont has been fully accredited by NEASC and CIS for over 30 years and is committed to accreditation as a tool for improvement.
Brillantmont’s small size ensures that the student remains the focus of all that is offered, both academically, but also in terms of personal development. We nurture collaboration and leadership skills through challenge, building courageous, confident, critical thinkers. We want our students to take ownership of their learning journey. The average class size is 9 students, the maximum class size is 15 students. This creates a stimulating learning environment, reflected in the excellent examination results.
Brillantmont prepares students for US examinations (with SAT) and British examinations (IGCSE, A Level). On completion of their studies, Brillantmont students enter top-ranking universities across the world, with a majority continuing their studies in the UK or Switzerland.
A strong co-curricular programme covering sports, creative, humanitarian and critical thinking activities enables students to develop strengths and talents beyond the classroom. The school takes advantage of its location in the heart of Europe to develop a sense of internationalism through trips to neighbouring countries and through language acquisition.
Outstanding pastoral care, excellent facilities and spacious accommodation help create a home from home in which students feel part of the Brillantmont family, no matter how far from home they are. Our focus on the individual raises self-esteem, helping our students become effective learners and balanced young people.
Whether students are with us for just one term or a complete year, their Brillantmont experience will be unique and life changing.
Brillantmont staff are committed and dedicated and fully understand what it means to work in a boarding school, where life continues 24/7. Our culturally aware, caring community is based on mutual respect and upholding values. It is an inspiring and enriching place to work, with opportunities for growth and professional development.
There is only one Brillantmont in the world. Do you have what it takes to become part of its 140 year old story?
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