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The Island Private School of Limassol

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Job Title: House ParentReports to: Head of Boarding&nbsp;Position SummaryHouse Parent is responsible for the care, wellbeing, and daily routines of female boarders, ensuring a safe, supportive, and positive environment in the boarding house. The role involves leadership, pastoral care, and close collaboration with students, team, and parents at The Island Boarding Campus which started its operations in August 2025 for the students aged 14-17 y.o.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Ensure the safety, welfare, and happiness of boarders in line with campus policies.</li><li>Maintain positive, professional relationships with students, team, and parents.</li><li>Supervise daily routines: wake-ups, meals, study, lights out, and registers.</li><li>Oversee hygiene, tidiness, and safety within boarding areas; resolve issues promptly.</li><li>Manage the house team, delegating tasks effectively.</li><li>Liaise with Medical Centre, School Psychologists, and support services on welfare matters.</li><li>Communicate regularly with parents regarding student wellbeing and progress.</li><li>Support student participation in sports, events, and community activities.</li><li>Organize house traditions, events, and student inductions.</li><li>Manage dorm allocations, exeats, discipline, rewards, and fire drills.</li><li>Keep accurate records, reports, and handovers.</li><li>Prepare house team rota, lead meetings, training, and appraisals.</li><li>Manage house budget, inventories, and end-of-term procedures.</li><li>Attend boarding team meetings and trainings.</li><li>Carry out any other duties assigned by Boarding Coordinators or Senior Vice-Principal.</li></ul>Working Schedule<ul><li>The role requires accommodation in the boarding house 24/7 except Christmas &amp; New Year break and Summer School Break (End of June - End of August depending on the annual school calendar).</li><li>5/2 schedule (five days on, two days off).</li><li>Flexible rota system, including evenings and weekends as required:&nbsp;<ul><li>Weekdays: Either 6:15-15:15 or 15:00-23:00</li><li>Weekends: Either 7:30-16:30 or 15:30-23:30</li></ul></li><li>Please note that the assigned shift (early or late) will vary from day to day.&nbsp;</li></ul>Candidate RequirementsEducation &amp; Experience<ul><li>Degree in teaching or counselling</li><li>Degree in leadership/management experience in boarding or childcare is an advantage&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of boarding standards and safeguarding practices is an advantage</li><li>Experience in pastoral care or student supervision (desirable)</li></ul>Skills<ul><li>First Aid, coaching, mentoring, or counselling background (desirable).</li><li>Proficient IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Gmail, admin systems).</li><li>Fluent English Language (C1-C2)</li></ul>Personal Qualities<ul><li>Integrity, flexibility, and responsibility.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills.</li><li>Genuine passion for working with children and young people.</li><li>Ability to thrive in a shift-based environment.</li></ul>Conditions:&nbsp;<ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Free accommodation in the boarding house in Limassol (MyMall area) during the school year&nbsp;</li><li>Free meals during working shifts</li><li>Paid summer break&nbsp;</li><li>Start date - December 1st 2025</li></ul>To apply this vacancy please follow this <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://isl.bamboohr.com/careers/219?source=aWQ9Mjc%3D">link</a>

House Parent in the Boarding School

House Parent in the Boarding School

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