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 safe, 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 recent 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).

Qualific

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