Assistant House Manager, Christchurch

Add expected salary to your profile for insights. St Andrew’s College is recognized for our comprehensive curriculum and commitment to innovative practice in a rapidly changing environment. We balance our teaching and learning between a traditional and creative approach and seek staff who embrace change and new ideas.St Andrew’s is the only independent co-educational secondary school in the South Island offering boarding to both boys and girls from Year 9 to Year 13. We uphold the best traditions of more than 100 years as a boarding school, while reflecting modern principles of residential care. About the roleWe now require an Assistant House Manager to join our team in our Senior Boys House Rutherford (Years 11-13). Creating a space where our boarders feel warm, friendly, and safe is of the highest importance to the College. We have a strong family culture, values, and a community spirit that makes boarding at St Andrew’s College a special experience. Having a strong foundation for our boarders to thrive is imperative to fostering a positive growth mindset, paired with a well-structured social calendar.Reporting to the Director of Boarding, the role of an Assistant House Manager is vital, working closely with boarding students and their families as the first point of contact. We have a high level of pastoral care within the College, and the boarding facilities are no exception. Day-to-day responsibilities include being hands-on from before wake-up through to the end of the day, being on call for overnight situations, handling administration functions, managing cleaning and maintenance of the Boarding house, overseeing laundry services, and attending meetings with other House Managers and boarding events.What you’ll bring to the role We seek someone who can build rapport with students, families, and colleagues, with exceptional communication skills. You’ll work well in a team and independently, with high organizational skills and attention to detail. Pastoral care experience, especially with teenagersand preferably boarding experience, is essential.Personal qualities of honesty, integrity, enthusiasm, approachability, and fairness are important. This is a part-year position during term times only, with some weekend duties shared among staff. You will be onsite from Sunday to Thursday, with modern on-site accommodation provided year-round, including school holidays. Benefits include meals during term, electricity, a mobile phone, College laptop, Sky TV, Wi-Fi, and more. The role is subject to a Police Vetting check, and a current First Aid certification is required (which can be provided by the College).About us St Andrew’s College offers a supportive workplace and culture, providing an environment where outstanding students and staff inspire each other daily. Our benefits include tuition fee discounts, health insurance, income protection, life insurance, 4% Kiwisaver, access to our onsite fitness center, and other staff perks.Please download an application pack and apply via this link - Attach your CV and cover letter, addressing the following: 1. Your motivation to apply for this position 2. Your key considerations for duty of care for teenagers 3. How you communicate effectively with teenagers and build trust to foster positive relationshipsHow do your skills match this job? Sign in and update your profile to gain insights. Your application will include the following questions: Which statement best describes your right to work in New Zealand? How many years of experience do you have as a House Manager? To assist with investigations, please include any relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent, misleading, or discriminatory.#J-18808-Ljbffr