Boarding House Day Assistant - Ryde School with Upper Chine
Job Posted: 1 May 2024
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Location: Ryde, Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Full time
- Salary: Competitive rates of pay
- Industries: Childcare Education
Boarding House Day Assistant
Full Time, Term Time (plus 2 weeks)
Permanent
Ryde School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school for children aged 2 -18 years old. We are currently looking to appoint a Boarding House Day Assistant to provide an efficient and compassionate service to all boarding pupils in our care, providing them with daily guidance and ensuring that their health, hygiene and wellbeing needs are met.
Our purpose is to provide an exceptional education on the Isle of Wight, enabling our boarding and day pupils to flourish in mind, body and soul. We nurture pupils to make a positive difference and embrace the opportunities of the wider world.
In this role you will report to the Housemasters and will assist with the smooth running of the daily routines at both Centenary House and Millfield House. You will be a welcoming presence to all the pupils and provide vital support as part of a wider pastoral team dedicated to creating a supportive and caring environment.
Routine tasks such as laundry and organisation of supplies and deliveries to each of the Houses will be a key component of the job, as will ensuring that pupil rooms and overall house tidiness is maintained. Full responsibilities are detailed in the job description.
Job Description
The ideal candidate will:
- Hold a valid childcare qualification.
- Have a proven track record in a similar role within a boarding environment.
- Have a valid UK driving licence.
- Be First Aid trained.
- Possess good IT skills to complete the administrative duties associated with the job.
- Be approachable and friendly.
- Always remain calm, even when under pressure.
- Adapt to the needs of the job as and when they arise with a flexible attitude.
This role is offered on a full time, term time basis with core hours of work being Monday to Friday, 08:30am - 16:30pm. The nature of the job will require that some additional days are worked during the school holidays in preparation for boarders returning, this will be discussed further at interview.
We enjoy a supportive culture at Ryde and professional development is actively encouraged. All staff and pupils are asked to strive to embody the School Motto of 'Ut Prosim' (to be of service) and the School values of Ambition, Responsibility, Courage and Respect in their work and interactions.
In accordance with current legislation, candidates are required to fully complete a Ryde School Application Form (available on our website) www.rydeschool.org.uk.
All applications must include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least two referees including the current employer. To satisfy the requirements for safer recruitment, we need to ask you for your full employment record. Details of any gaps between jobs or between finishing education and employment must be provided. Hard copy application forms may also be collected from our Reception in Queen’s Road. Postal and electronic applications are both welcome, and to be addressed to; Mrs Mandy Parry, HR Administrator, Ryde School, Queen’s Road, Ryde PO33 3BE. Email: [email protected]
Applications are handled on an ongoing basis, early applications are therefore welcomed and encouraged as Ryde School reserves the right to withdraw this job advert should a suitable candidate be found.
Ryde School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Ryde School is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Ryde School does not discriminate on the grounds of race or colour, nationality or national or ethnic origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, age, and disability. Applications are welcome from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Ryde School with Upper Chine
Independent co-education day and boarding school.
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