Residential Assistant Houseparent

Aiglon College seeks to appoint a suitablResidential Assistant HouseparentAiglon College seeks to appoint a suitably qualifiedResidential Assistant Houseparentto join the school from: August Your profileThe role and profile for this role is detailed in the job description and person Aiglon staff are enthusiastic, experienced, committed, reflective, dynamic and willing to try new ideas. If you share these values and have an appetite for challenge and an ambition to make a positive impact on our world, we welcome X Chesières (Vaud, Switzerland), Aiglon College is a not-for-profit, boarding school offering a distinctive, world-class in a stunning alpine school was founded on a distinctive ethos: the balanced development of mind, body and spirit. This philosophy underpins everything we both inside and outside the are over 480 students, representing more than 70 following the GCSE (IGCSE) and Diploma (IB Diploma) we offerAiglon is to the well-being and professional development of all staff, within a vibrant, friendly, and modern workplace. Beyond competitive salaries and comprehensive social security benefits, we provide free accident and loss of salary insurances, generous pension and leave entitlements, as well as a range of special perks and to applyDeadline for 22nd February Early are encouraged. We reserve the right to appoint before the deadline should we find the right Please apply through our School (eteach) following the instructions; sent by standard email will not be is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will therefore need to undergo child protection screening to the can find on how the School processes your personal within the School s Privacy PURPOSEThis is a live-in residential position where the post holder will be responsible for the safeguarding, welfare and security of students in conjunction with the Houseparent (HP) and House job may involve any or all of the following Above all, there is an of a RAHP who is generous with their time X to the needs of the students. The list is neither definitive nor exhaustive and the range of tasks will embrace many incidents and which are not but require and common sense to be post requires someone who likes and understands young people and is able to good sense. They should have good personal interactive skills with young people and their parents and guardians by being a good listener, flexible in outlook, reliable, warm X in disposition, with sufficient sensitivity to show tact and diplomacy. A sense of humour and an even temper dealing with all in a and sensitive manner are also fundamental to carrying out this job of the work requires physical fitness and a good level of stamina. It is understood each House may have a slightly different structure for the job, depending upon the particular circumstances, strengths and skills of the individual post holders. The role will vary according to whether the RAHP works in a junior or senior House, usually working 4 out of 5 weekday afternoons with one full day off during the week. In addition, there are two evening duties, with accompanying overnights on call. Weekend commitments are 2 out of 3 weekends, with some X over the TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe role of the RAHP can cover a variety of responsibilities, including:General residential supportActing as a tutor for a small group of students, providing them X guidance and support in both academic and pastoral areasSupporting teaching or coaching staff, for example in drama, music, sport, expeditions or another area of specialist interest and competenceGeneral duties in the House will includeAssisting the Houseparent in promoting the welfare and security of students and the smooth running of the HouseWorking as part of the wider House teamResidential and work in the HouseWeekday supervision in HouseWeekend dutiesMorning and evening duties in the HouseOvernight supervision in the House as requiredVarious boarding and school supervision duties as requiredStudy supervisionAssistance with the co-curricular and support meetings as requiredTo maintain the medicine cabinet and medical records in accordance with Health Centre guidanceTo supervise and keep records of students taking All prescribed should be administered to students on time X the prescription timingsAny other duties which may reasonably be required from X time X SchoolWorking weekResidential Assistant Houseparents work 4 afternoons and 2 evenings per week. They also work 2 weekends out of 3. A weekend starts once school ends on Friday and ends on Monday morning. They have one weekday off each week which varies across houses based on the timetable of the example of a weekday routine - Handover from X to RAHP - RAHP on duty - Tutor on duty plus RAHP or HP in House (HP x2 and RAHP x2 evenings) - RAHP or HP on duty (HP x2 and RAHP x2 weekday nights) - RAHP or HP on overnight call (HP x2 and RAHP x2 weekday nights)Friday evening and the weekend is staffed by the RAHP or HP on duty for weekend with some X over the addition to the responsibilities outlined aboveIt is important the post holder is always aware of the School s Safeguarding guidelines and Staff Prudence code, observing an professional with students is characterised by effective working and caring any other task which may be reasonably required by the Deputy School Director to assist in the smooth running of the team.Understand and implement all school policies and procedures, particularly those to safeguarding children and young people.Understand the School s Guiding Principles and uphold the ethos of the is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All shortlisted applicants will undergo child protection screening to the post. jidb1dea26aen jit0207aen jpiy26aen