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Form of workCommencing: Term 2
Closing Date: 30 March 2024
Boarding House Supervisor’s share responsibility for the welfare of approximately 110 students from Years 7 – 12 who come from country/regional Australia and overseas. Tiddeman (Boarding) House is situated on the Kew campus in a heritage building. It is one of Australia’s most respected and established Boarding Houses. Our underlying philosophy is to empower boarders to take charge of their own learning, resulting in confident young women who create their own future.
Some of your primary duties and responsibilities will include the following:
- Boarding House Supervisors have a responsibility for a specific cohort and are the ‘go to’ staff member for boarders, their parents and teaching staff within that cohort.
- They must be aware of and actively support the routine and protocols for the Boarding House
- Foster and provide a supportive community
- Be responsive and available to students and provide support where necessary.
- Liaise with teaching staff regarding specific students and their learning needs
- Responsible for ensuring the Boarding House is an environment where each Boarders’ self-esteem and sense of worth are enhanced and where values of responsibility, respect, compassion and courage are fostered. Care for and supervise Boarders with compassion, consistency and fairness.
- Assist in ensuring that all Boarders comply with all relevant MLC Boarding House and MLC College policies and procedures
- House including security checks, locking up and alarming of the House.
- Complete detailed handover notes and records as required
MLC is a leading independent girls' day and boarding school in the inner east of Melbourne. Our unmatched breadth of learning and wellbeing experiences and environments inspires and supports MLC students to find and nurture their individual interests and talents and achieve their best.
Known for our commitment to excellence and innovation in education combined with the unmatched breadth of our curriculum, co-curricular activities, and College resources ensures our students discover their strengths and interests, nurture their talents, forge their own paths and achieve their best.
MLC students are empowered to be confident and resilient global citizens who possess the skills, knowledge, and attitude to thrive throughout every stage of their schooling and in an ever-changing, globalised world.
Plus, we offer competitive salaries above industry standards, reflecting our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent.
About You
- A genuine interest in young people and their learning and development
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive team
- Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) Registration; or a current Working with Children Check
- First Aid Qualification - Level 2
- Anaphylaxis, Asthma and CPR Qualifications
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Honesty, integrity and consistency
- Internationally minded and able to work in a diverse community of staff and students.
- Right to work in Australia
- Adherence to all College policies and demonstration of behaviours in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
- An understanding of the Victorian Child Safe Standards.
For further information regarding this position, please reach out to ***************@mlc.vic.edu.au or 9274 6460.
MLC puts child safety at the forefront and are committed to providing a child safe environment. The safety of our students is paramount and is the responsibility of all of our staff.
We encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible, as early submissions will be reviewed and considered prior to the official closing date.
