Location：Nantong Jiangsu
Position：Head of boarding
Start date:：Aug 2024

Salary and Benefit
Competitive salary range based on years of experience 48~55K before tax/mont
Housing on-site
Annual flight allowance
Relocation and repatriation allowance
International Medical Insurance
2 child school places
Annual bonus based on performance
Term Holiday

Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or above;
- Minimum 5 years of full-time working experience in schools.

Engagement and Interaction
Ensuring that parents are consistently informed of the Boarding life of their children;
Producing a Boarding Handbook;
Producing a Boarding Policy;
Meeting prospective students and families to explain the structure, advantages and suitability of the Boarding House;
Overseeing the decision-making process on the acceptance of new students;
Collaborating closely with Admissions to ensure a professional and smooth Boarding student enrolment;
Supporting the transfer of students into the Boarding House;
Contributing to school publications including the school newsletter and yearbook;
Communicating directly with newly secured students, parents and Homeroom teachers prior to arrival and pass on appropriate documentation;
Promoting the Boarding programme within and outside the school;
Monitoring student wellbeing regularly in collaboration with Homeroom teachers, ensuring clear feedback to parents;
Holding regular Student Boarding House meetings, represent the Student Boarding House at other relevant meetings and communicate the proceedings of all meetings to the Principal and Dean of Students;
Communicating to students, parents and Homeroom teachers where appropriate, programmes of activities, special events involving Boarding House students;
Providing opportunities for feedback to teachers and Homeroom teachers on issues related to specific Boarding House students;
Responding to and initiate all communication with the Dean of Students and Principal along with teaching and administration staff where necessary;
Maintaining updated information on all Boarding House students;
Attending and contributing to all required meetings;
Sharing expertise with colleagues;
Maintaining co-operative supportive professional relationships with the entire school community;
Creating opportunities and systems to communicate information about the Student Boarding House to the wider school community;
Encouraging parental interest and involvement in the Student Boarding House, School and support PTA events;
Acting as appraisal/evaluation supervisor to relevant staff.
Leading in Learning and Teaching
Providing support and guidance for students in the Boarding House in academic and pastoral matters;
Advising students by using a variety of approaches to create a secure, happy and stimulating environment;
Liaising with Homeroom teachers, subject/classroom teachers, Student Support manager to support students throughout the school programmes;
Developing team spirit within the Student Boarding House;
Dealing with disciplinary matters relating to students within the Student Boarding House in conjunction with the Dean of Students;
Demonstrating good pastoral skills and a willingness to adapt to the demands of an international boarding school.
Operational Expertise & Resource Management
Assuming responsibility for coordinating and managing the activity calendar for each year;
Ensuring there is a stimulating and varied programme of Boarding, extra-curricular and weekend activities; Monitoring the health of the students in the Boarding House in conjunction with the school nurses;
Maintaining complete records of all activities involving Boarding House students, Health and Social Wellbeing issues and parent involvement;
Administering and be responsible for all aspects of Student Boarding House life;
Establish and maintain safety precautions within the Student Boarding House especially in relation to excursions off campus;
Maintaining a database of student contact information and student academic and behavioural records as they relate to both the Student Boarding House and the school;
Creating and implementing a development plan for the Student Boarding House in collaboration within the Dean of Students;
Raising the profile of the Student Boarding House through initiatives and events;
Taking an active role in the Student Boarding House improvement initiatives;
Raising the profile of the Student Boarding House through organising events and initiatives;
Knowing both Student Boarding House and school policies and can answer everyday queries of parents.
Helping in other areas of the school as directed.
Professional and Personal Development – Contribution beyond the Classroom and on-going Professional Development
Attending and actively participating in meetings (where appropriate);
Participating in in-service activities, external courses and conferences;
Participating in Professional Development offered by the school.
Others
Any other appropriate duties as allocated by the School’s Executive Leadership Team