Key Responsibilities


Acts as the parent to all learners in the boarding house by listening to them and supporting them in a caring manner.
Ensures a delightful home-away-from-home environment that gives all boarders a reason to believe they are in a home environment.
Ensures the safeguarding, good discipline and pastoral well-being of all boarders. Instils a culture of responsibility in... all learners in the boarding house.
Ensures learners are on time for school in the morning and all other activities as per the school and boarding schedules.
Liaise with class and subject teachers on matters concerning the welfare, academic, and social development of boarding students.
Ensure boarders are escorted to and from school each day.
Ensures good grooming for the boarders as they go to school in the morning. Ensure the boarders
remain in decent wear while stepping out of the boarding house.
Enforce rules and expectations and follow through with disciplinary action when necessary.
Maintains a clear and updated record of all boarders in the boarding house for accountability purposes. Roll call must be taken at all times, and any absence must be reported immediately.
Provide the Residential Lead with regular updates on student behaviour.
Prepares weekly reports and submits them to the Residential Lead every Monday, covering all issues and aspects of the boarding house.
Work in partnership with the Boarding Team and the Administration to plan and make decisions regarding the Boarding House.
Forward any requisitions and any maintenance requests in the Boarding House to the Residential
Lead promptly.
Serves meals with the boarders to ensure all boarders have taken their meals and forwards any quality issues regarding the served meal to the Residential Lead.
Monitors stress levels, sleep habits, homesickness and other student concerns; spending informal time with the students.
Forwards any improvements and suggestions that the school can make that would enhance the boarding experience for the learners, thus building the numbers.
Ensures that all laundry is done correctly and that students’ clothes are ironed at the right time.
Operates as an effective member of the boarding team, ensuring good communication throughout.
Upholds Health and Safety standards requirements within the Boarding House. Ensure the safety and well-being of students at all times. Inspects all boarding house spaces and reports any threats or hazards promptly.
In charge of the support team, taking care of the boarders' living space and ensuring cleaning is done promptly.
Be a visible presence in the boarding house by engaging with the students, checking the state of the student rooms and getting to know the students on a personal level.
During the weekend of supervision, the boarding house parent is required to be on campus when any student is present in the Boarding House.
Attends meetings with all members of the Boarding House on a daily or weekly basis, as needed.
Encourages cleanliness in the Boarding House, including the lounge, cafeteria, bathrooms and bedrooms, and ensures daily and frequent room checks. Ensures all areas are cleaned daily.
Maintains up-to-date with the first aid qualifications and ensures the first aid kit is available and fully stocked at all times.
Engages in annual review to understand strengths and areas for improvement in the Boarding House.
Supervises the study rooms and hall several times each evening from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Follows up on student illness with the nurse on duty and parents when necessary.
Provide students with a structured, supportive environment.
Encourages the co-existence of all races and cultures through understanding and living together.
Remains in the Boarding House for as long as there are students.
Ensures good experiences that will build numbers in the boarding house.
Any other duty that may be assigned by your seniors which relates to your work.


Competencies


Working with Others: Possesses good communication skills that engage people and proactively adapts own style and approach to build rapport, and work with others more effectively. Builds and maintains strong relationships and networks.
Operational Excellence: Good time management skills and attends to the boarders' concerns promptly. Focuses on achieving maximum care and safeguarding for the students in the boarding house.
Creativity and Innovation: Think outside the box and find creative ways to exploit opportunities and solve problems. This approach enables an agile problem solver to devise innovative ways to ensure the students' lives in the boarding house are satisfying and enjoyable during their stay at Woodcreek.
Business Know-how: Upholds work ethics and Standard Operating Procedures according to the school policies.
Working with Change: Responds flexibly to changing situations that will impact the life of Woodcreek School.


Knowledge, experience and qualifications required:

Bachelor’s degree in Counselling Psychology and Education or related fields.


Safeguarding & Child Protection Training.
Must be willing to live in the school compound.
Relevant Boarding experience in an international school set up. Minimum of ten years of work experience more

We are looking for candidates who:


Are experienced A-Level / Sixth Form College Teachers.
Have experience delivering the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY) programme (an added advantage).
Demonstrate a strong track record of academic achievement among their students.
Possess the ability to inspire and motivate students to learn effectively.
Work collaboratively and communicate... effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
Show strong leadership and organisational and interpersonal skills.
Committed to continuous professional development and have completed relevant child safeguarding training.
Are TSC Certified.
Have Certificate of Digital Literacy more

We are looking for candidates who:


Are experienced A-Level / Sixth Form College Teachers.
Have experience delivering the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY) programme (an added advantage).
Demonstrate a strong track record of academic achievement among their students.
Possess the ability to inspire and motivate students to learn effectively.
Work collaboratively and communicate... effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
Show strong leadership and organisational and interpersonal skills.
Committed to continuous professional development and have completed relevant child safeguarding training.
Are TSC Certified.
Have Certificate of Digital Literacy more

We are looking for candidates who:


Are experienced A-Level / Sixth Form College Teachers.
Have experience delivering the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY) programme (an added advantage).
Demonstrate a strong track record of academic achievement among their students.
Possess the ability to inspire and motivate students to learn effectively.
Work collaboratively and communicate... effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
Show strong leadership and organisational and interpersonal skills.
Committed to continuous professional development and have completed relevant child safeguarding training.
Are TSC Certified.
Have Certificate of Digital Literacy more

We are looking for candidates who:


Are experienced A-Level / Sixth Form College Teachers.
Have experience delivering the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY) programme (an added advantage).
Demonstrate a strong track record of academic achievement among their students.
Possess the ability to inspire and motivate students to learn effectively.
Work collaboratively and communicate... effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
Show strong leadership and organisational and interpersonal skills.
Committed to continuous professional development and have completed relevant child safeguarding training.
Are TSC Certified.
Have Certificate of Digital Literacy more

We are looking for candidates who:


Are experienced A-Level / Sixth Form College Teachers.
Have experience delivering the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY) programme (an added advantage).
Demonstrate a strong track record of academic achievement among their students.
Possess the ability to inspire and motivate students to learn effectively.
Work collaboratively and communicate... effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
Show strong leadership and organisational and interpersonal skills.
Committed to continuous professional development and have completed relevant child safeguarding training.
Are TSC Certified.
Have Certificate of Digital Literacy more

To undertake teaching responsibilities within the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY) programme, ensuring that each student achieves academic excellence through effective instruction, support, and guidance in accordance with the ethos and policies of Woodcreek School and the standards set by NCUK.
The teacher will deliver quality content based on the approved syllabi, foster a positive and... safe learningenvironment, and collaborate with colleagues to promote continuous improvement.


Instruction and Curriculum Delivery


Plan and deliver well-structured lessons aligned with the NCUK IFY syllabus, tailored to the variedlearning needs of students.
Prepare comprehensive schemes of work, lesson plans, and instructional resources that meet curriculum and assessment requirements.
Use a range of teaching methods and technologies to promote active and inclusive learning.
Guide students through practical sessions (where applicable), ensuring safety procedures are strictly followed.
Regularly assess, mark, and provide constructive feedback on student work and progress.
Monitor student performance and adapt instructional approaches to address gaps in understanding or achievement.
Prepare students for internal and external assessments in accordance with NCUK guidelines.
Foster inquiry, creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking across all lessons.
Create and maintain a safe, engaging, and well-managed classroom and learning environment.


Student Support and Development


Provide academic and pastoral support to promote student well-being and achievement.
Monitor student attendance and engagement, addressing concerns promptly and appropriately.
Work collaboratively with the Learning Support Department and Academic Manager to support students with special educational needs.
Encourage the development of self-discipline, time management, and effective study habits.
Guide students in reflecting on their academic progress and setting realistic learning goals.
Engage parents/guardians in the learning process through regular communication and consultation.
Refer students to appropriate internal or external support services when necessary.
Respond to emergencies, including providing first aid or referring to the school nurse as appropriate.
Uphold safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.


Professional Development and Collaboration


Participate actively in professional development opportunities related to teaching, learning, and the NCUK IFY curriculum.
Contribute to departmental and school-wide planning, evaluation, and improvement processes.
Collaborate with colleagues to share effective teaching practices, resources, and strategies.
Attend and contribute meaningfully to departmental meetings and discussions.
Accept evolving responsibilities within the department as part of personal and institutional development.


Extra-Curricular Involvement


Support and participate in the school’s co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
Organize or contribute to student enrichment programmes, school clubs, or academic competitions.
Participate in school functions, including open days, student orientation sessions, and parent-teacher meetings.
Promote holistic development by encouraging student participation in non-academic programmes.


Compliance and Professionalism


Adhere to all Woodcreek School and NCUK policies, guidelines, and operational procedures.
Maintain high standards of professional conduct, ethics, and integrity at all times.
Uphold the school’s values and promote a culture of excellence and mutual respect.
Ensure that assessment, reporting, and documentation meet NCUK’s quality assurance requirements.
Follow behavior management policies and encourage a respectful, focused, and inclusive learning atmosphere.
Perform any additional duties related to teaching and learning as assigned by the Academic Manager.


Person Specification


Must be an A-level /6th Form College Teacher. Experience in delivering IFY program is an added advantage.
Good track record in students’ academic achievement.
Ability to inspire students to learn effectively.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and parents.
Strong leadership and communication skills. more