Female House Parent (Boarding School)
Female House Parent (Boarding School)
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17-06-2025
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Job Description
Job Title: Female House Parent (Boarding School)
Location: Ikeja Lagos
School Type: British International School
Job Summary:
We are seeking a responsible and highly organised Female Boarding House Parent to join our client a British international school located in Ikeja Lagos. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the welfare safeguarding and personal development of female boarding students providing a nurturing home away from home environment that aligns with the values and ethos of a British-style education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing high-quality pastoral care and supervision for female boarders.
- Fostering a safe supportive and inclusive boarding environment that encourages students academic emotional and social well-being.
- Maintaining positive and respectful relationships with students parents and staff.
- Monitoring students health and well-being including administering medication and liaising with medical professionals when necessary.
- Promoting good discipline punctuality hygiene and respect for others within the house.
- Organising and supervise routines such as wake-up meals prep (study) time bedtimes and weekend activities.
- Communicating regularly with the Head of Boarding and pastoral staff on student progress and concerns.
- Keeping accurate records and reports on student welfare behaviour and incidents.
- Supporting students in developing independence responsibility and strong interpersonal skills.
- Upholding school safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
Requirement:
- Female (due to the pastoral care role in a female boarding house)
- Degree or qualification in education psychology or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a British curriculum or international school setting.
- Strong pastoral instincts and genuine interest in the welfare of young people.
- Experience working with children or teenagers ideally in a residential or boarding context.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Able to work flexibly including evenings and weekends.
- Culturally sensitive professional and adaptable to an international school environment.
- A clear commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
- Health or first aid training.
- Counselling mentoring or youth work background.
Application Method:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to using FHP-G-2025 as subject of the mail.
Employment Type
Full Time
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