Vacancy at Michiru View Schools

Position: Boarding Master

Location: Michiru View Boys Secondary School

Michiru View Boys Secondary School and Michiru View Girls Secondary School invite applications from suitably qualified, experienced and committed individuals for the following position:

BOARDING MASTER

Job purpose

The Boarding Master/Boarding Mistress will be responsible for the overall supervision, welfare, discipline, safety, pastoral care and development of students in the boarding section. The successful candidates will provide effective leadership of the boarding environment and serve as responsible role models and mentors to students.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to: Provide effective leadership and day to day management of the boarding house. Maintain discipline and ensure compliance with school rules and boarding regulations. Supervise students during morning, evening, study and bedtime routines. Maintain student attendance, movements and general conduct. Ensure that dormitories, bathrooms and surrounding areas are clean, safe and orderly. Enforce school standards of personal hygiene, cleanliness and responsible behavior. Monitor students' welfare and promptly identify and report health, emotional, behavioural or safeguarding concerns. Provide guidance and mentorship support and mentorship to students. Supervise evening preparation/study and encourage good academic habits. Work closely with teachers, school management, parents/guardians and other boarding staff. Maintain accurate boarding records, including attendance, movements, discipline, sick students, movements and other relevant records. Respond appropriately to emergencies and ensure that established safety and emergency procedures are followed. Monitor and report maintenance, security, health and safety concerns. Help prevent and appropriately address bullying, fighting, theft, substance abuse and other forms of misconduct. Promote core values of responsibility, self-discipline, honesty and good character among students. Participate in school programmes, meetings and activities as directed by management. Maintain professional boundaries and uphold child safeguarding and protection standards. Perform other duties reasonably assigned by the School Administration.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should possess: A Diploma or Certificate, preferably in Education, Education Administration, Guidance and Counseling, Psychology, Social Sciences, Youth Development or a related field. A recognised professional teaching qualification e.g. Primary School Teaching Certificate. At least 3 to 5 years of relevant teaching, student supervision, boarding or youth development experience. Demonstrable experience in student discipline, pastoral care and adolescent mentorship. Good written and verbal communication skills. Good organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills. Must demonstrate confidentiality and handle sensitive student matters professionally. Knowledge of child safeguarding and protection principles. Ability to work under pressure and respond appropriately to emergencies.

Added advantage

1. The following will be an added advantage: Previous experience working in a boarding school. Training or qualification in Guidance and Counselling. First Aid certification. Training in child safeguarding/child protection. Training in fire safety and emergency management. Training in conflict resolution and behaviour management. Experience in school administration or student leadership. Experience in mentoring adolescents and organizing student activities.

Personal Attributes

1. The ideal candidate should be: Responsible Honest Mature Firm but Fair Approachable Patient Compassionate Organised Vigilant Disciplined Trustworthy A Good Communicator A Positive Role Model
2. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to exercise authority firmly, but fairly, without compromising the dignity, safety and welfare of students.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit a written application letter, accompanied by an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of relevant academic/professional certificates and contact details of three referees.

Applications should be addressed to:

The School Administration

Michiru View Schools

P. O. Box 3108

Blantyre, Malawi

For enquiries, please call:

0995 356 429 0888 332 632

0999 358 265 0881 759 783

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

MICHIRU VIEW SCHOOLS

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