Job DescriptionWe are looking for a warm, energetic, and dependable House Parent to become a live-in guardian and mentor within our boarding community. You'll be a trusted adult presence in students' daily lives — supporting their wellbeing, building house spirit, and helping create a residential experience that feels genuinely like home.
N Key Responsibilities
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- Provide day-to-day pastoral care, ensuring students' physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing within the house. N
- Foster an inclusive, respectful environment that celebrates the cultural diversity of an international student body. N
- Plan and lead engaging house activities that build community, friendship, and personal growth outside the classroom. N
- Uphold house rules and boarding standards with a balance of consistency and empathy, acting as both a role model and a source of support. N
- Work closely with the Head of Boarding and wider pastoral team to address student concerns, manage conflicts, and escalate welfare issues appropriately. N




- Maintain accurate wellbeing records and communicate clearly with parents/guardians, teachers, and school leadership. N
- Support students through the specific challenges of boarding life, including homesickness, cultural adjustment, and time away from family. N

n Qualifications& Experience
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- Bachelor's degreein Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field. N
- Experience working withyoung people in a boarding, residential, or pastoral care setting;
international school experience is an advantage. N
- Willingness to live on or near campus and work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and school holidays as required. N
- Robust communication, conflict-resolution, and interpersonal skills, with cultural sensitivity when working with an international community. N
- Well organized, calm under pressure, and comfortable balancing structure with genuine warmth. N

n Cochin International School is committed to safeguarding

📌 House Parent (Ernakulam)
🏢 COCHIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
📍 Ernakulam