Boarding Assistant (with Accommodation Onsite and Meals)

The College Oxford International College (OIC) Brighton is an international day and boarding college for students aged 13 to 18. Following the IGCSE and A Level curriculums, OIC Brighton’s curriculum is based on the proven success of Oxford International College’s three-pronged curriculum model which has led to outstanding academic outcomes. OIC Brighton intends to join OIC Oxford at the top of the UK league tables, preparing our leavers for the most competitive courses at the world’s best universities. For the right candidate, this is an exciting and highly rewarding opportunity for professional development within a young College, joining a dynamic boarding team and supporting the College’s academic and pastoral aims. The Role OIC Brighton’s Global Strategic Pathways model aims to prepare all pupils for top university destinations whilst ensuring the highest levels of personal development. Wellbeing is central to our approach at OIC Brighton and the boarding team is the frontline of pastoral care for our majority international full boarders. The boarding assistant is a residential role, supporting the house parent in supervisory and caring duties in one of three boarding houses at OIC Brighton. The ideal candidate will contribute to the development of boarding provision and to the College’s Super Curriculum programme, supporting students’ personal development. They will have a flexible, can-do approach to their work and a passion for pastoral care, recognising that the strength of our boarding provision enables our students to thrive both personally and academically. Boarding assistants will be expected to contribute to the wider life of the College through clubs, activities and supervision duties. Boarding assistants contribute to evening and weekend activity programmes and accompany students on trips and visits. This role represents a growth in the boarding team, as the College’s boarding provision expands from 2 to 3 boarding houses. Each boarding house is staffed by a houseparent and boarding assistants, who work on a rota to ensure adequate supervision of the boarding students throughout the week. Responsibilities Participate in an ‘on call’ and ‘on duty’ rota to supervise boarding areas; Support with attendance duties, taking registers and maintaining records; Communicate with parents and guardians regarding a student’s progress, wellbeing and whereabouts; Communicate with the academic team regarding a student’s progress, wellbeing and whereabouts; Act as the first point of call for students when on duty, responding to needs including safeguarding, health and behaviour and following protocol in the case of an emergency; Support the houseparent in managing the behaviour within the boarding house, ensuring that all students adhere to College rules; Support the houseparent in ensuring that common areas are clean, tidy and safe; Participate in fire and evacuation drills; Administer medication as directed and keep relevant records; Undertake training in first aid, safeguarding, fire safety and other relevant areas; Run evening and weekend activities for boarders, participating in the running of interhouse competitions; Accompany boarders on trips offsite and if needed to medical appointments; Work as part of a team on admissions days such as open days and visits; Work as a part of a team on arrivals and departure days, ensuring the smooth processes of induction and departures; Undertake regular checks of boarding rooms and common areas including cleanliness, smoke detectors, electronics etc.; Adhere to the College’s staff code of conduct. The Person The successful candidate will: Be willing to undertake relevant professional qualifications in areas including but not limited to: first aid; health and safety; boarding practice and safeguarding; Show excellent insights into keeping children safe and meeting their needs; Demonstrate experience in maintaining professional boundaries; Have excellent working relationships and enjoy being part of a dynamic and supportive team; Be passionate about pastoral care; Demonstrate experience in supporting and guiding young people; Be willing to contribute to the development, growth and success of the boarding team and the wider College; Have a sense of fun, flexibility and a readiness to respond to students’ needs with enthusiasm and openness; Be willing to become part of our community of aspirational, outward looking, internationally-minded staff and students; Have wider skills and interests which will contribute to the super curricular and pastoral life of the College; Demonstrate excellent customer service; Be computer literate with excellent organisational skills; Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience and Qualifications Experience in a residential and / or pastoral role is an advantage; Excellent references; Clean DBS check or equivalent; Role:

Full-time, Permanent Salary : OIC Brighton has its own salary scale (comparable to, or above the national scale) and pension scheme. Other benefits : Being part of the Nord Anglia group with extensive related career path and training opportunities Free cooked meals during working hours Accommodation associated with the role Participation in the ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme Eyecare vouchers Fee discounts for children of staff attending OIC Brighton Start date : As Soon As Possible Applications Applicants should complete the Form entitled Application for a Teaching Post which can be downloaded from OICB - Application-Form .dotx. The Application Form, full Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter should be emailed to roxy.iqbal@oicbrighton.com. The final date for submission of applications is 15th December 2024. Please apply as soon as possible. All applications will be processed on receipt. Short-listed applicants will be notified of the interview arrangements as soon as possible after short-listing. Please note, however, that we reserve the right to shortlist and invite suitable candidates in for interview prior to this date, as we are looking to make a new appointment as quickly as possible. OIC Brighton, a Nord Anglia Education school, is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The College is committed to equal employment opportunities and promoting diversity, seeing this as a fundamental responsibility both as an employer but also as educators. We base all our employment decisions on merit, the requirements of the role and the promotion of our aims as an organisation. Job Types:

Full-time, Fixed term contract Contract length: 12 months Pay:

Up to £22,000.00 per year Benefits: Canteen Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Schedule: Monday to Friday Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: Brighton: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location:

In person Expected start date:

27/01/2025

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