Ep 55. What is it Like to Work at a Boarding School? Ft. Andrew McNiven

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Imagine living with students and then waking up the next day and teaching those same students. This happens everyday at all boarding schools and its the norm!

I work at a boarding school, and its a different beast. I don't work directly in boarding, but I know a few people that do. Today I bring in Andrew McNiven, a Business Teacher from Ridley College in St. Catharines, Ontario. Andrew has worked at Ridley for 12 years and works with the student boarders at the school as Head of House on campus and has been in this role for five years and worked as an Assistant Housemaster for 5 years prior to this role. So 10 years in boarding!  

In this episode, Andrew will try to answer all your questions regarding boarding, including:

1. What are his responsibilities?
2. What's the difference between being Head of House vs an Assistant role?
3. Is privacy and maintaining your own life outside of school possible? 
4. What are the major challenges and perks of working in boarding?
5. How do teachers get compensated?

and much more! Check out this episode if you are interested in boarding schools. You'll hear all about it!

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