Wellington College Education (China)

• To be resident within the House at all times during term time
• To get to know each of the borders as individuals
• To manage the relevant staff, ensuring excellent academic and pastoral care for the boarders
• To promote excellent working relationships with parents and guardians and to respond to their concerns
• To draw up a strategic development plan for the Boarding program as required by the Master and to be responsible for its implementation
• To play an active part in marketing the School through attendance at, all relevant marketing events (on or off site) and through giving tours for prospective parents
• To manage the budget delegated to the Boarding House effectively
• To organize a program of activities for the Boarding House which include opportunities for social interaction, charity activities and acts of community service
• To maintain high personal standards of prompt arrival for House responsibilities and events, and appropriate professional appearance
• To maintain the highest standard relating to duties (administrative or teaching)
• To attend all major School events as required by the Master. 

• To promote and maintain a safe environment that, wherever possible, meets the National Minimum Standards for Boarding (UK), whilst recognizing that this might not always be possible in an international context.
• To play a leading role in ensuring boarders welfare and personal development. 
• To ensure the safety of boarders and staff by maintaining accurate records, dealing appropriately with hazards, and reporting any problems. 
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons by adhering to and ensuring compliance with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times. 
• To organize the induction of new boarders into the House so that they feel welcome, secure and clear about the values and expectations of the House and

• Positively encourage and organize pupils in their interests and activities and develop a positive relationship with them. 
• Evaluating the pastoral care data and observations and using this analysis to identify good practice and areas for improvement. 
• Ensuring effective development of pupils’ individual and collaborative study skills is necessary for them to become more independent in their work. 
• Encouraging pupils to participate as appropriate in the boarding activity program and monitoring that participation
• To keep parents and guardians informed by telephone or letter of any matter affecting the welfare or happiness of their children
• Guarantee high quality and sensitive communication between parents and all boarding staff
• To seek advice, when appropriate, for pupils who give cause for concern academically or behaviorally
• To liaise with the Health Centre staff concerning the general health and life-style of the boarders and to keep closely in touch with the nursing team and/or DSL in case of individual concerns

• Induction and on-going training of all boarding staff in accordance with the School ethos
• Provide high quality induction and further encouragement and guidance in the form of opportunities for development for the boarding staff according to their individual needs
• To assess the performance of members of the Boarding Team in accordance with the School’s appraisal policy
• Devise and manage staff duty rotas
• Development of Boarding
• With the Master develop a vision for boarding
• Working closely with the admissions and marketing team in the promotion and marketing of boarding, which may include attending Open events and fairs in other cities.

• With the Master develop a vision for boarding
• Working closely with the admissions and marketing team in the promotion and marketing of boarding, which may include attending Open events and fairs in other cities.
• Working with the Leadership Team to be proactive and innovative
• Ensure that the boarding provision answers the needs of all boarding pupils so that outcomes both curricular and co-curricular are excellent
• The Head of Boarding si expected to liaise with the Master on boarding related issues although they should also consult with the Bursar and her team regarding any proposed changes to fabric and fittings. 

• Improve yourself through continuous study and be willing to try new ideas. 
• Be willing to accept others’ good ideas and share your opinions. 
• Frequently reflect on your work and share your experience with other colleagues. 
• Attend and participate fully in Staff Development programs.
• Attend staff meetings and briefings as and when required. 

• Be fully conversant with the School’s Health and Safety Policy, monitor those sections as it affects the boarding house and instil into all pupils and staff a positive approach to Health and Safety. 
• Be familiar with and adhere to the school policies especially those pertaining to child protection, safeguarding, anti-bullying, health and safety, e-safety, substance misuse and be aware of the requirements of the National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools (UK), and to be familiar with the contents of the Boarding Handbook. 
• Be familiar with the fire safety and lock-down procedures as you may be the person responsible on site in the event of a fire alarm. 
• Help maintain comprehensive records on each pupil within the House through OneNote
• Contribute to displays and reflect current activities and experiences in the boarding house.
• To ensure that necessary alterations to the boarding timetable are implemented and communicated so that adequate cover is provided for any absenteeism.

BASIC QUALIFICATION

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Language: Bilingual language speaker

Working experience: A minimum of 2 years working experience as a leader in a boarding house; School leadership experience is preferred. 

PREFERRED APTITUDES