We 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day pastoral care, ensuring students’ physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing within the house.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful environment that celebrates the cultural diversity of an international student body.
• Plan and lead engaging house activities that build community, friendship, and personal growth outside the classroom.
• Uphold house rules and boarding standards with a balance of consistency and empathy, acting as both a role model and a source of support.
• Work closely with the Head of Boarding and wider pastoral team to address student concerns, manage conflicts, and escalate welfare issues appropriately.
• Maintain accurate wellbeing records and communicate clearly with parents/guardians, teachers, and school leadership.
• Support students through the specific challenges of boarding life, including homesickness, cultural adjustment, and time away from family.

Qualifications & Experience

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

Cochin International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All post holders are subject to background screening and reference checks in line with our Child Protection Policy.

How to Apply: Send your CV and application to