Live in Mentor & Deputy Head of Boarding (F/M/D)

Location

Germany | United Kingdom

Job description

BBIS Berlin Brandenburg International School is an independently run, state-approved, inclusive, English-medium day and boarding school serving the internationally-minded community of Germany’s capital region and beyond. As one of the world’s leading International Baccalaureate (IB) schools, BBIS proudly offers three IB programmes in the Primary, Middle and Diploma years of schooling. In the current school year 2023/24 our school teaches about 875 students who represent more than 65 nationalities.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ANTI-RACISM

In line with our mission statement, inclusion stands in the centre of our core values at BBIS to inspire everyone in our learning community to be responsible, compassionate global citizens. As such, we encourage applications for all positions from all educators with the relevant certification, including those who identify as BIPOC, educators with (dis)abilities, LGBTQ+ educators, and those traditionally underrepresented in the international school community to apply to join BBIS.

BBIS has an opening for a Live in Mentor & Deputy Head of Boarding (f/m/d).

PURPOSE OF POSITION

• To support the Head of Boarding in being responsible for the welfare and care of boarding students (personal, emotional & social wellbeing) at BBIS Boarding
• To support the management in efficiently staffing, and organising and resourcing BBIS Boarding
• To provide a stimulating, orderly, family atmosphere where the boarding students feel safe, happy & enabled to learn best
• To assist in leading a team of boarding mentors in a wide range of stimulating activities for boarding students

RESPONSIBILITES AND TASKS

• To perform duties alongside the other boarding mentors as a live-in mentor
• As designated by the Head of Boarding, take the lead on day-to-day operational matters to ensure the safe and secure operation and development of BBIS Boarding, including:
• ensure that adequate arrangements for "back up" cover are made
• deputise for the Head of Boarding in matters arising in the event that the Head of Boarding is unavailable, including recruitment and marketing interviews, tours and events
• ensuring that all members of the boarding staff are familiar with boarding policies and procedures, and to support the Head of Boarding in staff training and professional development
• liaising with support staff, such as maintenance and cleaning, to ensure the safe and secure operation of the boarding programme
• responsible for operational mentor budget and disbursement of appropriate allowance to staff
• be aware of the academic strengths and weaknesses of boarding students and to liaise with school staff to ensure that relevant background circumstances of boarding students are known and discussed
• supporting other boarding staff and the boarding counsellor to develop welfare plans and academic support plans
• supporting the Head of Boarding at times in student disciplinary matters

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITES AND TASKS

• Supporting with trip, activities and event planning
• Supporting other boarding staff with arrival and departure of boarding students
• Assist with recruitment of boarding staff
• Support in ensuring that the voice of the child is heard
• To perform any other key tasks which the Head of Boarding may reasonably assign

BBIS Berlin Brandenburg International School is committed to child protection and safeguarding. Prior to the appointment of all staff and volunteers, appropriate background checks are carried out to confirm the candidate’s identity, medical fitness, right to work in the country, previous employment history, professional and character references, qualifications and experience. This information will be taken into account in determining whether their appointment will be confirmed.

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