Vacancy exists for a HOUSE PARENT in Meadow Hall School

The school runs an integrated scheme made up of the British and Nigerian curricula. Meadow Hall is an inclusive school where children with different learning challenges and special needs are catered for through its Special Education Needs (SEN). Gifted and talented children are also provided with enrichment and extension programmes to further develop their gift.

Meadow Hall School is passionate  about  children  and  their development  especially  from  a holistic perspective.

The School requires a House Parent for the female hostel.

SUMMARY:

The House Keeper is a member of the pastoral team and the residential team responsible for the effective operation of the Boarding School. She is responsible for the overall well-being of each boarding student and maintenance of the Boarding facility. She acts ‘in loco parentis’ and reports directly to the Vice Principal (Pastoral). She maintains a very good relationship with Pastoral staff, House Parents and students.

GENERAL DUTIES:

1.    Responsible for housekeeping: maintaining a clean and sterile environment.

2.   Act as matron/nurse for the students in the hostel when the school nurse is off duty.

3.   Coordinate Boarding Services; Catering, Transport, Maintenance, House Keeping and Laundry:

·        Works with Catering to ensure food provision is healthy , nutritious and delivered on time

·        Works with Housekeeping to ensure hygiene, domestic arrangements are planned adequately and the environment is neat and tidy at all times.

·        Ensure that drivers and transport are available when needed

·        Ensure that quality laundry services are delivered to students on time      

 

4.  Will be very careful to ensure that all permissions from parents will be adhered to by the House parents;

5.   Will together with other house parents ensure proper supervision of boarders in the study hall, the dormitories and the dining room;

6.   Responsible for the care and safety of the boarders

7.   Is key to the physical, personal, academic, social and spiritual development of the boarders and will be keen to identify problems and needs so that every individual receives the necessary help and support;

8.   Is to work with the VP (pastoral) to ensure Health and Safety is maintained in the hostel.

 PERSON SPECIFICATION

  • Must be God-fearing

·        Must be mature

·        Passionate about and dedicated to boarding.

·        Innovative thinker and a flexible approach.

·        Ability to relate to adolescents

·        Nurturing, warm and friendly disposition

·        Approachable and personable nature

·        Displays patience, compassion and flexibility

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

·        Must be a registered nurse

·        Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the philosophies of MeadowHall School.

·        Excellent computer skills, including high level proficiency with Microsoft Office software.

·        Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills to liaise with staff, students, parents and with the public generally.

·        Be highly organised, able to work well under pressure, able to exercise initiative, judgement and flexibility in dealing with competing priorities, needs and deadlines.

·        Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment.

·        A good understanding of the adolescent and the ability to relate well with them.

·        A friendly, professional approach capable of inspiring confidence in colleagues, pupils, existing parents and future prospective parents.

·        Good understanding of Work, Health and Safety requirements

CVs should be sent to [email protected] on or before 25th April, 2017

 

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