We are seeking an experienced and student-centered Head of Boarding to lead our residential community. This is a senior pastoral leadership role for someone who combines strong management skills with a genuine commitment to adolescent well-being, and who can build a boarding house that feels like a true home away from home for students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Set the vision and standards for the boarding program, ensuring it reflects international best practice in residential care and aligns with the school's mission and values.
Student Well-Being & Safeguarding: Champion a secure, inclusive, and nurturing environment; ensure safeguarding policies are rigorously implemented and that all staff are trained to internationally recognized child protection standards.
Staff Leadership & Development: Recruit, mentor, and develop House Parents and boarding staff; build a team culture of consistency, warmth, and professionalism across a 24/7 residential operation.
Pastoral Oversight: Support students' emotional, social,



and physical development, with particular sensitivity to the needs of students living away from home and adjusting to a new culture or country.
Home–School Partnership: Maintain proactive, transparent communication with parents and guardians (including those overseas), keeping them informed of their child's progress, wellbeing, and any concerns.
Community Life: Cultivate a vibrant boarding community through structured activities, cultural celebrations, and events that build belonging and intercultural understanding.
Crisis & Incident Management: Act as the senior point of contact for boarding emergencies and welfare concerns, making sound decisions under pressure in line with school protocol.
Policy & Compliance: Develop, review, and enforce boarding policies in line with national regulatory requirements and international accreditation standards (e.g., CIS, safeguarding frameworks).
Qualifications & Experienc

📌 Head of Boarding (Kochi)
🏢 COCHIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
📍 Kochi