JOB VACANCY Job title: Boarding Mistress Company/Organization/Institution: Blantyre Baptist Academy Location: Blantyre Deadline: 13th June 2025 Advertised by Malawi Job vacancies and adverts ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Follow our WhatsApp Channel for more update: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaaQwZi35fM4EEWgzr3M • If you need a CV, Cover letter, Assignments, enquiries, feedback etc. please WhatsApp us on +265997586398 or E-mail: [email protected]. Please do not send your applications to these contacts --------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETAILS: Blantyre Baptist Academy Job Title: Boarding Mistress Re- Advertised Reports to: PRINCIPAL/FAO Job Purpose: The Boarding Mistress is responsible for the welfare, supervision, and pastoral care of students residing in the boarding house. She ensures a safe, supportive, and structured environment that promotes academic progress, personal development, and well-being. Key Responsibilities: 1. Pastoral Care & Student Welfare • Act as a primary caregiver, offering emotional support and guidance to boarders. • Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful boarding community. • Monitor students’ physical and mental well-being, addressing concerns promptly. • Maintain open communication with parents/guardians regarding student progress and welfare. 2. Supervision & Discipline • Ensure students adhere to boarding rules, routines, and school policies, wearing appropriate school uniform when going to school, church or any school outings. • Accompany students to school, church and school outings. • Oversee daily routines, including wake-up, meals, study hours, and bedtime. • Manage disciplinary issues fairly and consistently, reporting serious concerns to senior staff. • Ensures all students partake in meals at prescribed times and ensures that dining etiquette is followed. • Ensure that all cutlery is put in the right containers after meals. • To ensure that house prefects carry out their duties accordingly. 3. Academic & Personal Development Support • Encourage a structured study environment and assist students with academic needs. • Organise extracurricular activities, weekend programs, and social events together with the club patrons/teachers. • Promote life skills, independence, and responsible behaviour. 4. Health & Safety • Administer first aid (if qualified) and manage medical emergencies in liaison with school health staff. • Ensure the boarding house is clean, secure, and well-maintained. • Conduct regular safety checks, roll calls in the morning and evening, ensuring those who are sick receive medical attention. • Reports all sick students to the Principal so that they are taken to the Hospital or the dispensary if necessary. 5. Administrative Duties • Maintain accurate records (attendance, incidents, health logs). • Manage boarding budgets and supplies, including kitchen supplies. • Attend staff meetings and training sessions. • Oversee the work of the chefs, including issuing of foodstuffs and reporting any issues to the FAO. Person Specification: Education: Diploma or relevant qualification in Early childhood development, counselling, nursing or hospitality. Experience: Previous work in boarding schools, youth work, or pastoral care preferred. Skills: • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Patience, empathy, and resilience. • Ability to enforce rules while building trust. Other: Willingness to reside on-site and work flexible hours (evenings/weekends). Benefits: Competitive salary and professional development opportunities. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references with your application to [email protected]. Application Deadline: 13th June, 2025.