House Parents

Glenlyon Norfolk School (GNS) is an independent JK to Grade 12 International Baccalaureate (IB) and Round Square day and boarding school located on two campuses in Victoria BC Canada. At GNS we provide an exceptional educational experience for students from age three to Grade 12 emphasizing robust academics healthy social and emotional development and inquiry-based student-centred learning within a supportive community. Guided by the IB framework we foster creativity critical thinking and a love of learning that prepares students for success in school and beyond.

In August 2026 GNS will proudly open Gryphon Manor a beautiful heritage residence and the newest addition to our boutique boarding program. Gryphon Manor will serve as our second boarding house joining Gryphon House and expanding our capacity to provide a personalized residential experience. Our boarding program is intentionally small by design. Students are known supported and challenged within a close-knit community grounded in belonging character development and global citizenship. Gryphon Manor will build on this tradition while offering a distinctive residential environment that reflects the warmth structure and excellence that define GNS.

We are seeking outstanding residential educators to join us in launching this exciting next chapter.

House
Parent(s)

Live-in Position

Approximately 10-12 hrs/week

Start: August 2026

Position Overview

The House Parent is a core member of the Gryphon boarding team responsible for the day-to-day care supervision and well-being of boarding students. Working under the direction of the House Director and Senior House Parent the House Parent supports the delivery of a high-quality boarding experience that integrates pastoral care residential life academic support and student wellbeing. This role is vital in creating a safe structured and nurturing residential environment grounded in GNSs values of Truth Courage Caring Individuality and Community. Through consistent presence strong relationships and clear expectations the House Parent supports students social emotional and personal development enabling them to thrive within the boarding community. For additional details please review the job description.

This is a live-in position and includes morning evening overnight weekend and on-call responsibilities on a rotational basis.

What Youll Bring

We are seeking a mature values-driven individual who believes in the transformative power of residential boarding and understands the developmental needs of adolescents. You are a confident relationship builder with strong intercultural competence sound judgment and the ability to balance structure and accountability with warmth. You foster belonging while maintaining professional boundaries communicate clearly and collaboratively and remain calm and decisive in complex situations. Experience in boarding residential life youth mentorship education counselling athletics or community leadership will be viewed as a strong asset. Current First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain) and a clear Criminal Record Check are required. A valid Class 5 drivers license is also necessary.

Our Must Haves

You demonstrate integrity discretion and professionalism in all interactions and serve as a consistent positive adult presence within the boarding house. Highly organized and dependable you exercise sound independent judgment while working within established policies routines and expectations. You always put relationships first and approach conflict or behavioural concerns with calmness fairness and good judgment. You are committed to student safety wellbeing and inclusive community standards. You have a natural ability to connect with others be tactful and diplomatic in your approach and ultimately help our students do their best through truth and courage. House Parents must be able to meet the scheduling demands of residential life including evenings weekends overnights and on-call responsibilities.

Compensation and Accommodation

Compensation includes accommodation and optional meals during the academic year both provided as a taxable addition House Parents receive an annual stipend starting at $7500 with scheduled increases in subsequent years of service in accordance with the schools boarding compensation grid.

Accommodation options include a self-contained one-bedroom apartment of approximately 400 square feet best suited for an individual or a larger one-bedroom apartment of approximately 1150 square feet ideally suited to a couple who are interested in serving jointly as House Parents.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter indicating personal strengths and accomplishmentsby Thursday April 30 2026. This posting will remain open until filled.

It is the policy of Glenlyon Norfolk School to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. Additionally we invite those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity diversity and inclusion and who will assist us in expanding our capacity in this regard. To correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized. All qualified people are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. We thank all applicants who apply; however after initial acknowledgment only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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