Job Description
Job Title: Hostel In charge (Hostel Parent)
Reports to: Principal or the authority delegated by the Principal
Qualification, Skills and Aptitude
- At least a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of three years’ experience in managing a high-school boarding house,
- Sound knowledge of and skills in managing day–to–day activities and functioning of a hostel including activities related to physical, extra-curricular activities, etc
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Nepali,
- Good negotiation skills and powers of persuasion,
- Believes in a collaborative effort, and has a strong work ethic,
- Sound knowledge and familiarization with general school policies and procedures is highly desirable.
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of the job is to take on full responsibility and execute the task of heading the boarding house, and ensure the proper management, supervision and welfare of the boarders. She/he will be responsible for the smooth operation of all activities within the boarding house and all-round development of the boarders.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Meet subject teachers, class teachers, coordinators to remain updated about the boarder’s academic performances and social behavior and communicate the same to the respective parents,
- Supervise and ensure boarders complete their home works, assignments and project work in time and meet the academic requirements of the school,
- Organise orientation programme for the parents of boarders from time to time,
- Arrange open house session for parents who are interested in hostel facilities,
- Supervise the maintenance and cleanliness of the Hostel building, its areas and premises and safeguard the property of the Hostel,
- Maintain the daily attendance of the boarders and record the daily movement of the boarders in and out of the boarding house,
- Accompany the boarders in a collective group, to the school and back to the boarding house after school hours,
- Prepare daily, weekly, monthly and annual calendar for the hostel activities including extracurricular activities,
- Monitor the quality of food for the boarders and any lapses to the notice of the Management,
- Arrange, monitor and supervise the allocated study hours for the boarders and ensure proper utilization of the study hours every morning and evening as well as during holidays,
- Supervise personal cleanliness, exercise, involvement in games and activities of the boarders and organize special programmes during weekends and on holidays, with prior information to the School management,
- Ensure that the room inhabitants take total responsibility of the cleanliness, upkeep and decorum of their rooms and be liable for any damages incurred,
- Make proper arrangements for sick boarders regarding medication, diet and contact parents of the ailing boarders if required,
- Provide a duly approved list of the requirements of boarders to the Accounts Section on a weekly basis for procurement and subsequent billing to the individual boarders,
- Recommend permission to leave the boarding house for boarders if such a condition arises,
- Deal courteously with the parents and guardians,
- Endorse in writing to the Principal, removal/dismissal of boarders from hostel in case of grave breach of discipline,
- Recommend medical leave to boarders (on advice of the medical practitioner) in case of illness,
- Supervise, arrange and document the monthly “leave-outs” in accordance with the schedule and ensure the boarders report back to the boarding house/school on time,
- Submit timely reports to the CEO/Principal about the boarding house activities and take advice and suggestions from them,
- Be very careful and vigilant and prepared to shoulder round-the-clock responsibilities to ensure the smooth operation of the boarding house.
- Perform any other duties related to the school within the scope of position.
Apply Instructions
Remuneration for all positions is attractive and other benefits such as meals, transportation as well as medical insurance are provided. If you want to become part of this thriving academic institute, you may apply for any of the position that matches your qualification and experience.
Interested candidates should download the application form from the website, and submit the duly filled in application form, and latest CV along with a letter of intent stating suitability for the position to career@kws.edu.np by May 16, 2019.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the recruitment process.
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