Description

Job title: Summer Camp Residential Houseparent
Reporting to: Summer Camp Director, Summer Camp Head of Boarding

JOB PURPOSE
Aiglon College is an international boarding school based in the Swiss Alps with a worldwide reputation for providing a challenging holistic education in an inspiring setting within a safe, caring and supportive framework. The Summer Camp caters for over 500 students each summer aged 8-16 years old representing over 45 nations.

Summer Camp staff are expected to make a significant contribution to the ethos of Aiglon and the Summer Camp. The expectation is that staff will be positive and contribute enthusiastically to the work and life of the Summer Camp, creating a safe and welcoming environment for all.

This role is responsible for the Residential House Tutors and a team of non-residential tutors.

Safeguarding Statement
Aiglon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. Applicants will therefore need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post.

INTRODUCTION
The Summer Camp Houseparent is responsible for the welfare, guidance and discipline of the students placed in their charge. They are expected to provide a high level of appropriate care and support when required. In order that the Houseparent has adequate time to care for the children in the House, and fulfil the basic responsibilities of the role, accommodation is provided for the Houseparent in the boarding House.
Apart from the general and overall responsibility of ensuring the welfare, smooth running and organisation of the House, houseparents are expected to carry out their duties in a spirit of cooperation, collegiality and open communication with fellow houseparents, the Summer Camp’s administration, the Summer Camp Director and Summer Camp Leadership team (SCLT).

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To oversee the smooth day to day running of the boarding House;
To ensure high standards of student behaviour support, by encouragement and reward together with a clearly understood and fair system of sanctions that follows the school’s disciplinary policy;
To ensure adequate levels of supervision within the House and students’ awareness of security protocols and emergency procedures;
To inform the Summer Camp Leadership Team via the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) of any cases of serious misconduct or concerns for a student’s safety or wellbeing;
To update and manage database systems for each child in the boarding house as requested by the Summer Camp Head of Boarding and Summer Campl DSL;
To maintain a high standard of appropriate communication with parents through email, telephone, written or personal contact;
To manage the residential Tutors and affiliated staff team, so that they can contribute to the successful functioning of the House;
To oversee the domestic services and standards within the House. This includes tidiness, cleanliness, safety, security and the good condition of the House, including its classrooms, kitchens and grounds. To work with the cleaning team in the House;
To provide information for each student in house for the Summer Camp report;
To ensure that student absences, with the help of others in the team, are recorded daily on the school’s management information system;
To oversee students’ arrival and departure in consultation with the Summer Camp office, with a welcoming reception for parents on campus;
To oversee the general health of the students in the House under the overall direction of the Health Centre. (Normally only minor ailments need to be dealt with. Anything of a more serious nature should be referred to the Health Centre);
To operate a House pharmacy and to keep appropriate records in consultation with the Health Centre;
To ensure that meals in the School Restaurant are adequately supervised;
With the Residential House Tutors: check rooms daily for tidiness, ensure that the students’ laundry is handed in and collected at the correct times and that sheets are changed regularly, oversee the marking of clothes and ensure they are of an appropriate standard;
Carry out duties and exercise responsibilities in line with the Guiding Principles of Aiglon;
Treat all members of the community, colleagues and students, with respect and consideration;
Treat all students fairly, consistently and without prejudice;
Set a good example to students in terms of appropriate dress, standards of punctuality and attendance;
Participate in staff training when provided;
Participate in the management of the Summer Camp by attending various team and staff meetings and full school meetings to discuss student progress;
Undertake pastoral and other duties as prescribed within Summer Camp;
Be proactive and take responsibility for matters relating to health and safety

OTHER TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Undertake any other task which may be reasonably required by the SSLT to assist in the smooth running of the Boarding House;
Understand and implement all school policies and procedure, particularly those relating to the safeguarding children and young people;
Understand the School’s Guiding Principles and uphold the ethos of the School at all times