About SISD The Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD) is a leading international day and boarding school where future generations are inspired to become confident and enthusiastic lifelong learners, ready to embrace the opportunities and challenges of a global world. Founded in 2015, our school currently welcomes more than 1800 students of more than 90 different nationalities on its cutting-edge campus, in the center of Dubai. From Pre-KG to Grade 12, SISD follows the full continuum International Baccalaureate (IB) programme in three streams focusing on personalised learning and the development of 21st century skills. Students choose between the English with additional languages/STEAM stream or the bilingual English-French/German streams. We pride ourselves on being a fully accredited IB Continuum World School, offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), IB Careers Programme (IB CP) and IB Diploma Programme (DP). Our personalised international curriculum offers an engaging learning experience, the challenge of developing a real understanding of cultural diversity and the support of a thriving international community. Our state of the art, eco-friendly campus adjacent to Dubai creek, ensures that we can offer a wide range of sporting and after school activities tailored to the personal needs and preferences of every student. Job Title: Boarding Houseparent
Department: Boarding
Start Date: 1st August 2023
Reports to: Head of Boarding Job Scope:
The role of Boarding Houseparent is to ensure the smooth day to day operations of the boarding houses and assist with the pastoral care of the students who are resident in the boarding houses. The Boarding Houseparent is required to make a major contribution to the caring, family atmosphere of the boarding school. This will involve working closely with the Head of Boarding and Boarding Team to ensure that the students settle into boarding life and ensuring there are enrichment opportunities. Main Duties and Responsibilities This not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. The responsibilities outlined may be modified by the Head of Boarding, upon mutual agreement, to reflect or anticipate changes in the role. Pastoral Care:

• Monitor, and put in place support plans, for stress, sleep habits, homesickness, and other student concerns.
• Enforce the Boarding House Code of Conduct and follow disciplinary actions when appropriate.
• Organize, and attend, social events for students that enhance boarding life.
• Lead student voice, and student agency initiatives.
• Facilitate CAS and Service-Learning opportunities for students.
• Be available to the Head of Boarding, Deputy Head of Boarding and Tutors for updates, briefings, discussions regarding pupils and to attend House/Pastoral meetings as required.
• Liaise with the Secondary Pastoral Team when required.
• Support with implementation with the \xe2\x80\x9cBoarding - Life Skills\xe2\x80\x9d programme.
• Support relevant staff with organisation of student\xe2\x80\x99s ASA\xe2\x80\x99s and enrichment opportunities.
• Undertake regular supervisory duties, as per roster drawn up by Head of Boarding.

Parents, Pupils and Guardians:

• Liaise with parents regarding the welfare of pupils in conjunction with the Head of Boarding, Deputy Head of Boarding, Tutors and Matron, recording the content of calls as appropriate.
• Be responsible for the care, supervision, cleanliness, and presentation of pupils in the house, coordinating and liaising with other boarding staff as necessary.
• To assist the Head of Boarding to organise the new parent, and new student, induction programme.
• Provide a trusting, and critical friend, presence in the house, and to be sensitive to those who are having difficulties coping with school life and to liaise closely with other relevant staff concerning the progress and welfare of pupils.
• Liaise with House Tutors regarding pupil absence. Ensure relevant information concerning appointments, which involve pupil absence, is relayed to the School Office by 09:00.
• Show prospective pupils and parents around the boarding house as required.

Administrative:

• Maintain, and report, pastoral data for boarding students on a weekly basis.
• Ensure all planning documentation for boarding trips, such as trip forms, risk assessments, etc, are completed and recorded.
• Assist with communication to parents on documentation required.
• Assist with resource requests and keeping of records.
• Assist with maintaining the boarding house inventories.
• Ensure student off site requests are recorded, and actioned, through ORAH.

Domestic:

• To be aware of the uniform and clothing requirements of pupils. To assist Matron with ensuring laundry and uniform requirements of students are met.
• At the end of term, to assist Matron in supervising the clearing up and cleaning of the house; to carry out a check of all bedding, furniture, fixtures and fittings, preparing a list of repairs and maintenance and to advise the Head of Boarding about the replacement or renewal of bedding, fixtures and furnishings.
• Conduct regular room sweeps to ensure cleanliness, and tidiness, of student\xe2\x80\x99s rooms.
• Assist with the updating of noticeboards and displays in boarding houses.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the Boarding House.
• Assist with airport pick-ups and drop offs.

Medical:

• To liaise with the School Clinic and Doctor about pupils who are unwell or in need of medical attention, including dental care or physiotherapy.
• To respond to medical emergencies as well as routine appointments, escorting pupils as needed. This may also include dental appointments at the parents\xe2\x80\x99 request.
• Check Medical Database on arrival to duty.
• To administer any medication in accordance with school protocol.
• To hold and regularly update a First Aid qualification as prescribed by the School.
• Care for sick pupils in the boarding house during the working day if they are sent by the School Clinic or Doctor to rest in the house.

Safeguarding and Child Protection:

• Houseparent\xe2\x80\x99s must be thoroughly familiar with the School\xe2\x80\x99s policies on Child Protection, safeguarding and professional guidelines.
• Liaise with external visitors to the House such as delivery firms, contractors, meter readers and others whose necessary periodic access to the House must nevertheless be supervised for safeguarding reasons.

General:

• To be familiar with the National Minimum Boarding Standards for Boarding Schools and ensure compliance with them.
• Undergo annual appraisal in line with the current system.
• To attend house boarding staff meetings as required by the Head of Boarding
• To attend weekly pastoral meetings.
• To be familiar with the school\xe2\x80\x99s code of practice for health and safety, and its policies and procedures for countering bullying, substance misuse and child protection; to be willing to undertake additional training as required by the School.
• To carry out other related duties as may be reasonably required from time to time by the Principal and Head of Boarding, subject only to the provision that such duties shall fall within the general aim of the post.

Health and Safety:

• To undertake the basic Health and Hygiene induction at the start of term for all pupils and to ensure any new pupils that join the house are fully inducted.
• To undertake the fire alarms checks & complete the record sheet, reporting any problems to the Facilities Team and HSE Committee.
• To assist with PAT testing of all pupils personal electrical appliances in the boarding house; to remove any unsafe electrical goods in house that may pose a Health & Safety risk; to record any items removed and liaise with Head of Boarding.
• Complete designated Health and Safety checks and Risk Assessment sheets in conjunction with the Head of Boarding and Head of Facilities.

Key Relationships Internal: Students, Boarding Leadership Team, Boarding Team, Security, Facilities
External: Parents, KHDA, IB, Third Party suppliers/contractors/agencies Position Requirements Education:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree or BTEC in Childcare, Sports or related subject
• First Aid qualification

Experience and Competencies:

• A positive, flexible, \xe2\x80\x98can do\xe2\x80\x99 work ethic
• Ability to form positive relationships with students and encourage them with their sports/cultural activities, their academics, and their routines
• Be enthusiastic, patient, and empathetic when working with children and young people who come from a diverse range of cultures.
• Have confident and warm communication skills.
• Be practical and keep a cool head in an emergency
• Be tactful, discreet and a good listener
• Be firm but fair
• Ability to multitask and prioritise, planning own workload to fir around the needs of the students
• Have a hands-on approach to all aspects of running the boarding houses
• Willing to learn and use restorative principles in all interactions with students, staff and parents.
• Be a team player who demonstrates maturity and professionalism
• Have a commitment to ensuring high standards of care and support
• Strong collaboration skills to foster partnerships with children and young people and parents
• An ability to work with a range of people with the aim of ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people
• Commitment to ensure the safety and welfare of children and young people
• Excellent standards of personal presentation.
• Enjoyment of working in a positive, collaborative team environment with the values of honesty, integrity, and mutual support at the core.
• An enthusiasm for engaging with diverse cultures tempered only with high levels of patience and adaptability
• Inter-culturally aware with well-developed interpersonal skills.

Salary & Benefits: Competitive remuneration and benefits
Contract: Fixed Term Contract Application Candidates are requested to submit ALL of the following documents: