House Parent - Male

Job Title: Male House Parent
Location: Sancta Maria International School (Boarding Campus), Faridabad, India
Start Date: July 2025

Contact Length: 1 Year

About the School

We are partnering with Sancta Maria International School, a highly regarded co-educational day and boarding school located in Faridabad, part of the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR). Founded in 2010 under the Saint Marys Educational Societyan institution with a legacy of academic excellence since 1981 Sancta Maria offers a rich blend of international curricula and a nurturing school environment.

The school follows the Cambridge curriculum from Early Years to Grade 12, along with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). It places strong emphasis on academic rigour, values education, and student well-being, preparing learners to thrive in a global context.

With excellent infrastructure including state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, sports facilities, and residential accommodations, Sancta Maria fosters a dynamic and collaborative teaching community.

About the Location Faridabad, India:

Located just south of New Delhi, Faridabad is one of India's fastest-growing cities and a major part of the National Capital Region (NCR). It offers the advantage of proximity to the capital while maintaining a quieter, more relaxed pace of life.

For international educators, Faridabad provides easy access to Delhi's global connectivity, cultural heritage, shopping, and entertainment while enjoying more space, greenery, and a lower cost of living. Its an ideal base for exploring North India and experiencing both modern Indian life and historic charm.

Role Overview:

Sancta Maria is seeking a dedicated and responsible Male House Parent to join its residential boarding team. The ideal candidate will be a positive role model, passionate about the pastoral care of students, and capable of creating a secure, structured, and homely environment for boarders.

This role is central to supporting students emotional well-being, personal growth, and overall experience of boarding life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide round-the-clock pastoral care for male boarding students, ensuring their health, safety, and emotional well-being
• Supervise daily routines, including wake-up, meals, study time, recreation, and bedtime
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students, acting as a mentor and positive influence
• Enforce school and boarding house rules consistently, fairly, and with empathy
• Communicate regularly with boarding leadership, academic staff, and parents as needed
• Support students with academic organisation, personal hygiene, and social integration
• Assist in the planning and supervision of weekend activities and excursions
• Maintain clear records of student behaviour, incidents, and welfare matters
• Be a visible, approachable presence in the house and around the school community
• Uphold the schools safeguarding and child protection policies at all times

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's degree (Education-related qualification preferred)

• Prior experience working in a boarding school or similar residential setting preferred
• A genuine interest in the care and development of young people
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Calm, organised, and confident under pressure
• Male applicants only (to meet student welfare and gender-specific accommodation needs)
• Teaching or coaching experience is a plus but not essential
• Willingness to live on-site and be actively involved in school life

Employee Benefits:

Competitive, enhanced local salary - While this is not an international salary package, it is a significantly enhanced local salary, allowing for a comfortable standard of living in India. With lower living costs compared to many global cities, teachers can enjoy excellent food, vibrant culture, and rewarding travel opportunities throughout the region.

Additional benefits which include flights, health insurance and accommodation