**The Houseparent** has overall responsibility for creating a safe, secure and learner-centered environment in the school hostel. This position requires frequent and meaningful interactions with students in a variety of settings.The houseparent will also have 10 - 14 periods of teaching load which will be arranged by the Principal.**Duties & Responsibilities****Academic supervisor**:- Supervise boarding students during evening study time and assist them with academic questions in order to help them progress academically.- Tutor English Writing and Reading comprehension skills to boarding students in groups or individually every time a teacher points that students need extra-curricular support in the areas mentioned above.- Keep accurate records of content and topics covered for academic support for boarding students.- Keep constant communication with boarding students' teachers in order to assure continuous and sustainable progress.- Communicate with the principal and produce reports on a weekly basis of extra-curricular/academic support provided.- Assist and support teachers deliver and monitor the Residential Life / Boarding Academic Programme.- Assist and supervise boarding students on weekend activities such as sports, self-study, field trips and other activities that demand supervision.**Houseparent**- Have a good understanding and working knowledge of the Standards for Boarding Schools.- Supervise the Assistant Houseparent including clear roles and responsibilities, and periodic Performance Management Review.- Develop and manage the Student Leaders, so that they can play an effective leadership role in House.- Keep suitable records of students' progress, welfare, health, emotional problems, achievements and misconduct.- Ensure that all stakeholders understand the aims and objectives of boarding, and the principles on which community life is based.- Ensure that the personalised needs of each student are identified and communicated to staff as needed, to ensure that student talent and potential are developed and maximised.- Ensure the safety and security (including emotional) of all students at all times, including meal times, weekends, and on trips; ensure that adequate contingency arrangements are in place.- You shall perform other duties that may be assigned to you by your supervisor from time to time.**Requirements**:- Prior experience working with children.- Ability to meet health and physical requirements of the position.- Driving records and credit history in good standing.- Good sense of humour and high personal standards.- Proactive, Calm under pressure, able to inspire, motivate and support students, parents/carers and colleagues.- Have sound and proven experience of teaching and working within a boarding environment.- Proven experience of leading teams of people.- High standard of written and oral communication.- Excellent organizational and administrative skills**Job Types**: Full-time, ContractContract length: 24 monthsPay: RM3,500.00 - RM4,500.00 per month**Benefits**:- Free parking- Health insurance- Maternity leave- Opportunities for promotion- Parental leave- Professional developmentSchedule:- Holidays- On call- Rotational shift- Weekend jobsApplication Question(s):- Are you willing to stay in school hostel and work during weekends?- Could you join immediately? What will be your notice period?**Experience**:- houseparent: 2 years (preferred)**Language**:- Excellent English (preferred)
