JOB OVERVIEW

Repton Dubai is seeking to appoint a Graduate Boarding Assistant (Boys or Girls House) for a start August 2025.
A graduate boarding assistant is acting in loco parentis and as such accepts responsibility for the health, welfare and safety of the students who are boarders. Alongside the Head of Boarding and the boarding team, they are the direct link between parent and school when they are on duty and are responsible for keeping the Head of Boarding and other staff informed of all relevant information regarding the pupils in their care.
A graduate boarding assistant must demonstrate an empathy with and understanding of young people, a sense of humour and desire to be actively involved in their personal development. The successful candidate will also be required, at times, to be firm with the students and enforce necessary rules of conduct and be fair and consistent with the application of behavioural sanctions.

WITHIN SCHOOL ROLE

The Graduate Boarding Assistant will support the Senior School during the usual school working hours and may be asked to support with some/all of the following:

• Lead/support with an Extra Curricular Activity where appropriate
• Provide support to the pastoral team as a pastoral manager
• Provide cover support within the school as/when/if needed
• Fulfil three break/lunch duties a week
• Communicate with boarding student teachers and remain active in school life

To support your application, please include your current, up-to-date CV.
The school reserves the right to interview and appoint strong candidates before the official closing date, and therefore we would encourage candidates to apply early in the process.
Cognita is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 5 years.