Boarding Graduate Assistant

Location:

Montreux, CH

Date: 26 Nov 2024

Application closing date: 13/12/2024

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 100 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 80,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.

In over 24 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 12,000 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:

St George's International School is seeking to appoint a Graduate Assistant for its Boarding department who will work as part of a team to ensure the safety and well-being of the students from about 60 different nationalities in the house whilst maintaining the positive ethos and core values of the school at all times. We are looking for an educationally qualified person who is passionate about children/teenagers and committed to striving for excellence, continuous improvement, inspiring and enthusing students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

In general, Graduate Assistant will be responsible for the following:

Working as part of a team to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the students in the house,
Supporting the team to ensure the smooth running of the boarding house,
Assisting with extra-curricular activities,
Playing an active role in the weekend activity programme,
Supporting students during study time,
Helping with airport transfers at key times of the term,
Assisting with any other duties that the school might reasonably ask.

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual responsibility undertaken may not be identified. The duties outlined above are not intended as a restrictive list and may be extended or altered to include other tasks that are commensurate with the role as directed Senior Management.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Skills and previous experience

Ability to understand and enjoy multi culturalism
Experience of working with young people
IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office

Qualifications and Accreditations

Educated to degree level
Appropriate right to work in Switzerland
Driving license

Personal Competencies and Attributes

Caring, organized & flexible
Enthusiastic, energetic & proactive
Resilient, resourceful & calm
Team player
English speaker (C2)
Self-disciplined & open minded
Sense of humour

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.

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