Boarding House Standards

• Oversee the smooth running of each Boarding House by ensuring high standards of cleanliness, safety, and organisation.
• Regularly visit the houses, attend meetings, review supervision rotas, and communicate with students and staff.
• Carry out routine checks to ensure communal areas are well maintained, policies are being followed, and students feel at home in a safe, comfortable environment.

Student Accommodation

• Allocate students to Houses and rooms on the database with care and consideration, considering age, nationality, preferences, and any special requirements.
• Follow BSS accommodation policies to ensure fairness, balance, and a positive living experience for all students.

Medical Support and Allergies

• Work closely with the welfare team to maintain an excellent standard of medical care.
• Take charge of unwell students, treating minor illnesses, giving over-the-counter medication when needed.
• Ensuring all relevant BSS staff and host school staff are aware of medical conditions and allergies.

Medication Administration

• Dispense prescribed and over-the-counter medication in line with BSS policies and medical guidance, maintaining clear, accurate, and timely records on the database.

Health and Safety

• Adhere to all Health and Safety policies, ensuring risk assessments and related policies are consistently applied.
• Take proactive steps to create a safe environment for students, group leaders, and staff at all times.

Student Experience and Feedback

• Monitor student feedback weekly through questionnaires and discussions, implementing action plans to address concerns and enhance overall satisfaction.
• Strive to deliver an outstanding all-round experience covering study, activities, social activities, and excursions.

Group Leader Relations

• Welcome and support international Group Leaders upon arrival, providing inductions, holding regular meetings, and ensuring effective communication throughout their stay.
• Resolve any issues promptly to maintain strong relationships and satisfaction levels.

Out of Hours Emergencies

• Respond swiftly and appropriately to any incidents or emergencies that occur during the night, following BSS’s policies to protect the safety and welfare of all students, group leaders, and staff.

Student Transfers (If required)

• To undertake student transfers courteously and efficiently, adhering to all timings and procedures to deliver a professional, high-quality welcome and departure service that ensures minimal waiting times and a positive first and last impression of the school.

Social Media Photography & Video

• Delegate a member of staff to be responsible for capturing high-quality footage of lessons, activities, evening entertainment, and excursions using British Summer School recording devices.

Centre Requirements

• To help ensure that the centre is set up effectively and packed away as required by the Head Office team.

All duties are subject to change at the discretion of the Managing Director.

Personal Specification

Safeguarding

• British Summer School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This responsibility extends to all staff, both on and off duty.
• As part of this commitment, all employees undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and full employment reference checks are conducted prior to commencement of employment.