Hostel Manager

Role & responsibilities

Looking for immediate Joiner

Qualifications in social work, education, child development or similar areas (Masters Degree or equivalent will be preferred).

Role : Residential Life Manager

• Provide guidance to the team in all facets of hostel life, including the implementation of safeguarding measures and the execution of operational tasks, in accordance with the AKES Residential Curriculum and Residential Standards.
• Maintain a safe and positive learning community in residence through active engagement with residents and policy enforcement.
• Assist the team in effectively managing the Residential Curriculum and overseeing all other boarding services.
• Establish a comprehensive hostel development plan to facilitate ongoing enhancements in all aspects of hostel life and address areas that require improvement.
• Conduct specialized training sessions for Heads of Hostel and Dorm Parents and Staff. This training should cover pastoral care, effective communication, safeguarding and wellbeing and strategies for dealing with various situations that may typically arise.
• Develop documentation outlining processes and roles to ensure the seamless and efficient operation of the hostel.
• Handle and evaluate investigations and disciplinary processes related to student conduct.
• Plan and execute events designed to help residents socially and academically and to foster community within the student housing.
• Guide staff to plan, organize, promote, supervise, and evaluate student programming events and activities to meet the needs of hostel boarders.
• Plan Academic Program, evaluation, analysis & development.
• Ensure efficient use of resources and cost-effective operations.
• Ensure housing students adherence to hostel rules and discipline, also to make frequent rounds in the hostels.
• The health and safety of the students is paramount. Ensure that risk assessments are conducted as necessary and that clear emergency procedures are communicated for all teaching and event locations from the outset.
• Foster a positive work environment with a good team spirit, including the wider support teams, with student experience at the forefront of all efforts.
• Provide ongoing guidance to the team on various aspects of hostel life, including operations and curriculum implementation. Ensure staff members are well-equipped to execute their roles effectively.
• Ensure robust safeguarding measures to ensure the safety and security of all children residing in the hostel.
• Establish appropriate mechanisms to support the wellbeing of students so that they genuinely feel cared for. Promote a holistic approach to wellbeing, addressing both physical and mental health aspects.
• Support the hostel team to actively involve parents in the residential life of their children. Establish regular communication channels, conduct informational sessions, and create opportunities for parents to engage with the hostel community.
• Support the hostel staff to facilitate community-building activities within the hostels. These can include social events, team-building exercises, and opportunities for children to connect with each other.
• Implement a system for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the residential curriculum, standards, and overall hostel development plan. Regularly assess the effectiveness of implemented programmes.
• Use data to make adjustments and improvements as necessary. Ensure that the residential life initiatives are continually evolving based on the needs and experiences of the children.

To report to the Head of Hostel for hostel related issues on a regular