Boarding House Mistress
We are looking for a dynamic pastoral lead to become the Housemistress in January 2024 of Girls house Mala in our new school just opened August 2024. Thailand is the land of smiles and on our new campus you will find three boarding houses which run as a large family would at home.
Employment Arrangements:
- Full-time employee
- Initial two-year content (renewable)
- Vacation as per academic staff
- Requires evening and weekend commitments.
Direct report to: Director of Boarding
Position Overview
KISRP school is seeking to appoint a House Mistress who is inspirational, motivational, and truly passionate about whole child education for the position of Housemaster/Mistress at KISRP This is an excellent opportunity for one who enjoys working collaboratively alongside a dedicated and energetic faculty.
The House Mistress (HM) is responsible to the Director of Boarding for the overall leadership and smooth running of their House, the supervision and guidance of staff and, above all, the safety, welfare and academic progress of the boarding students. House Masters/Mistress will have a lesser teaching commitment.
The role involves working closely with academic, administration, and support staff to develop, maintain, promote, and enhance a productive, happy, social, and vibrant boarding environment. Safeguarding and student wellbeing are central to the role; proactive measures should be in place to mitigate risk, protecting student mental and physical health. The academic progress of each student is also a key responsibility, through strong relationships and clear communication with relevant academic staff and each student’s parents, to provide for ‘close personal tutoring’.
HMs will have the expertise, stamina, and interpersonal skills to command the respect of a wide range of stakeholders from different cultural backgrounds, and the intellect, sensitivity and humility to effectively lead a team of House staff to providing close personal tutoring, outstanding pastoral support, and an enriched boarding life.
The postholder will be a highly visible pastoral leader with the ability to inspire and motivate the different constituencies of their House. They will be an empathetic relationship-builder with a deep understanding of, and proven track record in, working effectively in a fully residential environment.
Academic & Professional Qualifications
Appropriate Degree, or PGCE and UK QTS
Skills, Experience, & Attributes Sought
- All staff need to be comfortable guiding highly able students through close personal tutoring, supporting their progress to the world’s best universities.
- KISRP the language of instruction and inclusion is English. Appointment will require fluency in English. ( Thai /Chinese could also be helpful)
- Our teachers, including boarding staff, must be fully committed to the digital culture of the school, able to use new technologies through innovative, future-focused methodologies.
- HMs should be of a calm character, organized.
- Should have a happy positive personality.
- Enjoy the challenges of teenagers.
- Have a calm temperament.
- Able to organise and lead.
- To be adaptable/ flexible
- To have interests to teach the boarders such as sport, music, or hobbies etc.
- Boarding experience is helpful, including experience in residential positions. but not essential.
Please apply by email stating your reasons for wishing to join our team at KISRP along with your CV to Liz Hammond elizabeth.ha@kis.ac.th
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