Job Title: Houseparent – Girls' Residence

Location: Sancta Maria International School, Faridabad

Position Type: Full-time (Residential)

Job Purpose

We believe that every child deserves a protected, nurturing, and caring home away from home.

Compassion, emotional maturity, integrity, and a genuine commitment to student wellbeing are non-negotiable qualities for this role.

Sancta Maria International School seeks a dedicated and responsible Houseparent – Girls' Residence to oversee the pastoral care, safety, and holistic development of students residing in the girls' boarding house. The Houseparent will create a warm, structured, and supportive residential environment that promotes confidence, independence, resilience, and personal growth while ensuring students' physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful residential community that reflects the school's vision and values.

Ensure the safety, security, discipline, and overall wellbeing of all boarders at all times.

Monitor students' daily routines, including study hours, meals, recreation, bedtime, attendance, and personal hygiene.

Support students in developing independence, resilience, leadership, and essential life skills.

Work collaboratively with teachers, counsellors, nurses, and school leadership to support students' academic and personal growth.

Maintain regular communication with parents regarding students' wellbeing, progress, and residential life.

Respond promptly and effectively to emergencies, behavioural concerns, and welfare issues.

Maintain accurate records of attendance, incidents, medical updates, and boarding house operations.

Plan and facilitate recreational, cultural,



wellbeing, and community-building activities for boarders.

Ensure that the residence remains clean, organised, safe, and conducive to student wellbeing.

Uphold the school's safeguarding and child protection policies at all times.

Undertake any other responsibilities assigned by the Head of School or Boarding Leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Child Development, or a related field preferred.

Minimum 3–5 years of experience working with children or adolescents in a boarding school, residential setting, hostel, or similar environment.

Experience in pastoral care within an international school will be an added advantage.

First Aid, Child Protection, or Safeguarding certification preferred.

Essential Skills & Attributes

Warm, approachable, and emotionally intelligent with a genuine passion for working with young people.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Strong organisational, mentoring, and conflict-resolution abilities.

Ability to maintain discipline with fairness, empathy, and consistency.

Calm under pressure with sound judgement and problem-solving skills.

High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.

Willingness to reside on campus and actively participate in boarding life.

Strong commitment to safeguarding, student wellbeing, and the values of an international school community.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may submit their cover letter, resume/CV, and contact details of three professional references to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

📌 Houseparent - Girls' Residence (Faridabad)
🏢 Sancta Maria International School, Faridabad
📍 Faridabad