Hostel Parent at Wellspring College

About the Role

Wellspring College is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and God-fearing Female House Parent to join our boarding community. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Hostel Parent with strong moral integrity, able to model school values while providing excellent care, supervision, and guidance to our female boarders.

If you are passionate about nurturing young girls in a safe, structured, and God-honouring environment, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily pastoral care and emotional support to female boarders
• Maintain a warm, disciplined, and spiritually uplifting environment within the hostel
• Oversee daily routines such as wake-up, prep, meals, bedtime, and hostel activities
• Ensure safety, proper supervision, and adherence to school and hostel policies
• Address students' academic, social, and spiritual needs with wisdom and compassion
• Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and management
• Support hostel organization, record keeping, and weekend responsibilities

Requirements

• First Degree or equivalent qualification
• 5-8 years of experience as a Hostel Parent or in a similar role
• Committed Christian with strong character, integrity, and fear of God
• Experience working with adolescents in a school or youth-focused environment
• Excellent communication, patience, and mentorship abilities
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and supportive in challenging situations
• Ability to enforce discipline with empathy and fairness
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends
• Basic first aid knowledge (or willingness to acquire it)