House Parent job at Acorns International School

Job Purpose

The House Parent will provide effective supervision, care, guidance and support to boarding students, ensuring their safety, well-being, discipline and personal development during their stay at the hostel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students and ensure adherence to daily routines, including meals, personal hygiene, study time, recreation and bedtime.
• Monitor students’ physical and emotional well-being, respond promptly to emergencies, and report illnesses, accidents and safeguarding concerns.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, student movements, incidents, health concerns, and disciplinary matters, and submit reports as required.
• Communicate professionally with parents/guardians regarding student welfare and escalate sensitive matters to the relevant school authorities.
• Protect students from abuse, bullying, neglect and other forms of harm while maintaining confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly living environment and report maintenance, security, and resource-related concerns.
• Enforce school rules and boarding procedures fairly, promoting respect, responsibility, and positive behavior.
• Work closely with school management, teachers, Hods and other relevant departments to support students’ academic and personal development.

Academic Requirements

• Diploma in Education or equivalent Teaching Qualification, a Bachelors Degree is added advantage
• Background of Counselling, Social Work, Child Development, or a related field is an added advantage.
• Experience working with children or young people, preferably in a boarding school or residential setting.

Working Conditions

This is a residential position requiring availability for designated duties during mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and other scheduled periods as determined by the school.

Performance Expectations

The House Parent will be assessed on student safety and welfare, effective supervision, accurate reporting, professional parent communication, safeguarding compliance and adherence to boarding procedures.

• Supervise students and ensure adherence to daily routines, including meals, personal hygiene, study time, recreation and bedtime.
• Monitor students’ physical and emotional well-being, respond promptly to emergencies, and report illnesses, accidents and safeguarding concerns.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, student movements, incidents, health concerns, and disciplinary matters, and submit reports as required.
• Communicate professionally with parents/guardians regarding student welfare and escalate sensitive matters to the relevant school authorities.
• Protect students from abuse, bullying, neglect and other forms of harm while maintaining confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly living environment and report maintenance, security, and resource-related concerns.
• Enforce school rules and boarding procedures fairly, promoting respect, responsibility, and positive behavior.
• Work closely with school management, teachers, Hods and other relevant departments to support students’ academic and personal development.

• Student supervision and care
• Safeguarding and child protection
• Communication with parents and guardians
• Record keeping and reporting
• Emergency response
• Confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Discipline and behavior management
• Monitoring student well-being

• Diploma in Education or equivalent Teaching Qualification
• A Bachelors Degree is added advantage
• Background of Counselling, Social Work, Child Development, or a related field is an added advantage.
• Experience working with children or young people, preferably in a boarding school or residential setting.