Houseparent - Girls' Boarding Residence

About the Role

Sancta Maria International School in Faridabad is seeking a dedicated Houseparent for the Girls' Residence, a full-time residential position. The role demands compassion, maturity, integrity, and a heartfelt commitment to nurturing student wellbeing. The Houseparent will oversee the pastoral care and holistic development of female boarders, ensuring a safe and supportive environment that fosters confidence, independence, and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily pastoral care, supervision, and emotional support to girl students living in the residence.
• Create and maintain a respectful, inclusive community aligned with the school's core values.
• Ensure safety, security, discipline, and overall wellbeing of all residents at all times.
• Supervise daily routines encompassing study time, meals, recreation, bedtime, attendance, and personal hygiene.
• Encourage development of self-reliance, resilience, leadership skills, and essential life competencies.
• Collaborate closely with faculty, counselors, nurses, and school leaders to promote students’ academic and emotional growth.
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents regarding students’ welfare, progress, and residential experiences.
• Respond swiftly and appropriately to emergencies, behavioral issues, or welfare concerns.
• Keep detailed records relating to attendance, incidents, medical updates, and the boarding house operations.
• Organize and facilitate recreational, cultural, wellbeing, and community-building events for boarders.
• Ensure that the residence is consistently clean, orderly, safe, and supportive of student needs.
• Adhere strictly to safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Perform further duties as assigned by the Head of School or Boarding Leadership team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Child Development, or related field preferred.
• At least 3 to 5 years’ experience working with children or adolescents in boarding schools, residential care, hostels, or similar settings.
• Prior experience specifically in pastoral care within an international school is advantageous.
• Certifications in First Aid, Child Protection, or Safeguarding are desirable.

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Warm, approachable demeanor with strong emotional intelligence and passion for supporting young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building effective relationships.
• Proven organizational abilities, mentoring experience, and conflict resolution skills.
• Fair, consistent, and empathetic approach to maintaining discipline.
• Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment under pressure.
• High levels of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
• Willingness to live on campus and engage actively in boarding community life.
• Strong dedication to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing within an international school ethos.