House Mother (Bording establishment Pietermaritzburg)

This is a girls' secondary school offering education from Grade 8 to Grade 12. Most students are day scholars, but for those coming from further away, the school also provides weekly and termly boarding options. This gives girls the chance to experience school life without having to commute every day, while still being part of a vibrant and welcoming community. As a school, our mission is to promote human dignity and equal opportunity, the maximum freedom of the individual within the context of the maximum good for all, excellence according to the talent and interest of each person, a sound set of values, service, a respect for community and environment, a commitment to the search for truth, the acquisition of knowledge and the development of skills. The Boarding Establishment (BE) is situated in lovely grounds adjacent to the school. Boarding Establishment life enables girls to take a full part in the day-to-day activities offered at school. The girls are therefore able to balance their numerous commitments and keep up with their schoolwork. The Boarding Establishment falls directly under the control of the School Governing Body, the Principal and the Boarder Superintendent. A Senior Housemother, 4 Housemothers (HMs) and approximately 10 Boarder Mistresses (BMs) live in the BE and are responsible for the welfare and behaviour of all the girls. General Duties: ● Work in close collaboration with the Senior House Mother and other House Mothers - daily meetings ● Oversee and mentor the boarder mistresses regular meetings ● Assist with interviews for new boarder mistresses in consultation with the Senior House Mother and Head of Boarding ● Ensure that boarders are safe and nurtured at all times ● Pastoral role of ensuring boarders emotional and academic wellbeing at the BE ● Take special responsibility for a particular grade as Grade House Mother ● Liaise with other departments: school, kitchen, laundry, sickbay, and housekeeping staff regarding BE matters ● Attend all boarding activities as required ● Attend all professional development courses as requested by Head of Boarding ● Maintain close contact with parents, deal with any issues promptly ● General admin: emails, records, reports, rosters, dorm allocations etc. ● Reception duties, answering phone calls and attending to visitors ● Plan for excursions of boarders transport if necessary, packed meals, any special arrangements ● Be a presence at meals, whenever girls are in the BE ● Delegate and involve all boarder mistresses in tasks ● Interact with and support girls, get to know them as individuals ● Drive boarders to events and activities when necessary ● Report any concerns to Senior House Mother or Head of Boarding ● Work closely with matrics and seniors ● Other duties as required by Head of Boarding Applicants would need the following personal attributes: ● Excellent interpersonal skills ● Be assertive and have a positive, cheerful disposition and a can do attitude, encourage positive team relations ● Sense of humour, flexibility, ability to multitask and work under pressure ● Friendly, approachable, tolerant, patient, accepting, impartial ● People skills, empathy, listening, compassion, ability to remain calm in all situations ● Confidentiality, personal integrity, unlimited patience and stamina Necessary qualifications and skills would include: ● This position is only open to Female applicants ● Diploma or Degree in Education would be an advantage ● Ability to understand/speak isiZulu would be an advantage ● Experience working with young adults, especially girls, would be preferable ● Need strong management skills ● Good health, non-smoker ● Good computer skills ● Applicants must be in possession of their own reliable vehicle and have a valid drivers licence ● Applicants must have the ability to develop positive relationships with the staff and girls ALL staff are expected to: ● Perform all of their duties with integrity and diligence. ● Project a professional demeanour and appearance at all times. ● Develop positive relationships with members of the school community, which includes parents, learners and colleagues. ● Be prepared to support and uphold the ethos of the school as contained in the Mission Statement. Note: This is a live in position. All meals (except during the school holidays and closed weekends) will be provided

Location: Pietermaritzburg, ZA

Posted Date: 12/4/2024