House Mistress
Job Summary
The House Mistress has to ensure that all students have completed an induction process and that the daily routine is understood and adhered to. Additionally, that the students understand where they should be and why, that they are organised and prepared for their lesson or activity and that supervision of students is appropriate at all times.
- Minimum Qualification: N.C.E
- Experience Level: Entry level
- Experience Length: 5 years
Job Description/Requirements
The House Mistress has to ensure that House rules are adhered to and that responses are both measured and fair in relation to any contraventions. A system of rewards should be followed to recognise compliance of the rules and for good conduct. Matters relating must be recorded and where necessary referred to the Director of Boarding for further action.
Hold weekly, recorded, meetings with House staff and with the Director of Boarding
Ensure all staff are fulfilling their duties to a high and professional standard
Be open and honest about performance and to encourage and facilitate professional development
Organise cover for duties as necessary
Lead the ethos of the Boarding House and to foster an atmosphere of calm and caring professionalism among the whole community
Uphold and ensure that the ethos of Harrow is engendered in the boarding community.
Oversee the development, duties and roles of Gap students allotted to the Boarding House.