Vacancy Title: Boarding Patron
Type: Full-time
Duty Station: Chilanga

JOB DETAILS :
A highly reputable institution seeks to recruit a qualified and experienced Zambian national to fill the following vacant position of Boarding Patron.

Purpose Of The Job
The Patron is responsible for all aspects of the functioning of the Boarding Section, of which they are in charge and is expected to run following agreed school practice.

Key Responsibilities

• To oversee the personal and academic development of all the pupils in their care.
• To ensure the School Minimum Standards for Boarding are adhered to.
• To see that good discipline is maintained.
• To make all necessary domestic arrangements for the comfort, health, and welfare of the pupils in the school dormitories.
• Ensure that all furniture, equipment, and fittings in the Boarding Section, remain in good repair and condition (fair wear and tear excepted).
• To monitor pastoral care and report findings to the Head Teacher.
• Ensure policies on Learners’ Safety are adhered to including child protection, anti-bullying, rewards, and sanctions are adhered to.

Key Competencies and Qualifications

• Full Grade 12 Certificate with 5′ O’ Levels and a minimum of a Diploma in Nursing Psychology, Hospitality, Social work and or Social Sciences or any related field. Registered Nursing will be an added advantage.
• A Degree in any of the above Qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of three (3) years of parental experience in a learning environment.
• Should be able to work under pressure and work beyond regular working hours, including weekends.

Personal Attributes

• Honest and reliable with moral strength
• Innovative and proactive
• A high degree of attention to detail
• A high degree of integrity
• Tact and diplomacy
• Ability to work with minimum supervision