Assist with the overseeing of the boarding provision at Kings Brighton ensuring the highest standard of supervision, support, efficiency and customer care of all students.
The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and as such all staff will be expected to undergo appropriate safeguard training and operate within these guidelines.
Key facts
- Main Residential Supervisor
- 35 hours per week (worked as evening shifts 6pm-11pm, 3-4 nights and weekend day 8.30-5pm according to rota)
Deadline for applications
Interviews will commence on
- As soon as possible upon receipt and consideration, therefore it is in your interest to put your application in straight away.
- To apply for this position contact: sara.foster@kingseducation.com
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure preparation for and the management of new arrivals are of the required standard:
- Access control/Id cards
- Induction of new students
- Cleaning lists
- Catering lists
- Occupancy lists
- Work with Student Services Manager and Activity staff to ensure that Under 18’s have broad and varied range of extracurricular, social and sports events to attend outside of lesson time and during weekends
- Establish whereabouts of all under 18’s and ensure all are present at curfew
- Report concerns to the college Welfare team
- Ensure the residential rules are obeyed and infringements are recorded
- Ensure inspection readiness for Ofsted and British Council and ensure that residential staff are briefed on legislation and most up to date working and good practices within the residence according to company policy
- In liaison with the College Services Manager ensure the residence complies with H&S regulatory standards and students are appropriately informed of evacuation procedures
- Assist with the review risk assessments
- Ensure information given and displayed in residence is of branding standards and up to date
- Accountability for managing all issues related to residence and associated escalations and record keeping using appropriate databases
- Acting as conduit and ensuring effective communication between College Services Manager, Welfare Officer and Academic staff, thereby ensuring all are effectivelybriefed and informed regarding individual student matters and whole school/boarding matters of relevance.
- Act as conduit between various ancillary departments e.g. security, H&S, catering, cleaning to ensure efficient operating
- Manage student exeat process
- Be aware of, understand and follow relevant school policies related to the safety and welfare of our students
- Act as Fire Marshall in the case of an emergency evacuation and assist with fire drills as required
- Other duties or special projects as required
Person Specification
Applicants must be able to demonstrate:
- Experience of providing care and support to young people under the age of 18
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective judgement and decision-making skills
- Good IT skills
- Compassion and patience
- Ability to work as part of a team
How to apply
To apply for this position or to request further information, please contact: sara.foster@kingseducation.com
Applications should be made by: 7th March 2025
Interviews will commence on: As soon as possible upon receipt and consideration, therefore it is in your interest to put your application in straight away.
Successful appointment will be dependent upon:
- Enhanced DBS check
- Confirmation of right to work in the UK
- Satisfactory references (including confirmation of no child safeguarding concerns)
Kings is an Equal Opportunities employer and we adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of our recruitment process.
It is Kings Education's policy not to communicate further with applicants other than those who are shortlisted for a position.
