Graduate Boarding assistant

Location:

Cascais, PT, 2750

Date: 6 Nov 2025

Application closing date:

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 121 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Position Summary

The Graduate Boarding Assistant plays a key role in creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for students living in the boarding house. This role focuses on the welfare, pastoral care, and supervision of boarders, ensuring that their daily routines run smoothly and that they feel at home while away from their families.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide day-to-day pastoral support, guidance, and encouragement to students.
Supervise boarders during designated shifts, including evenings, weekends, or mornings as scheduled.
Assist students in developing good study habits, personal responsibility, and life skills.
Support the health and wellbeing of students, including managing minor medical needs and liaising with medical staff where necessary.
Uphold and reinforce boarding house rules, promoting positive behavior and mutual respect.
Ensure the boarding house environment is safe, clean, and welcoming.
Accompany and supervise students during activities, outings, and meals when required.
Maintain good communication with parents, guardians, and school staff as directed by the Head of Boarding.
Respond appropriately to emergencies, safeguarding concerns, and incidents, following school policies and procedures.
Contribute to fostering a positive community atmosphere within the boarding house.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

A genuine interest in the wellbeing, development, and safety of young people.
Fluent English
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport.
Reliability, patience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts as required.
Awareness of safeguarding and child protection principles (training will be provided).
First aid qualified.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM

Please download and complete our Inspired Application Form and submit alongside your CV.

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Inspired Non-Teaching Application Form

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