Hostel/House Manager

Role:
We are a reputable Muslim school seeking an active, smart, and experienced House Manager to assist in managing and overseeing the boarding house facilities. As a role model and mentor, the Manager will provide care and supervision to children and teenagers, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a friendly, caring, and safe environment for all boarders.
• Monitor students' emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.
• Care for sick students, referring to healthcare providers when necessary.
• Encourage and support students’ academic, personal, and behavioural growth.
• Implement and oversee Health and Safety regulations, including sign-in/sign-out procedures.
• Ensure appropriate consequences for behavioural concerns, striving for restorative justice and positive outcomes.
• Foster a disciplined and respectful environment aligned with school values.
• Monitor and supervise students' daily activities (prep, prayers, sports, dining, laundry, etc.).
• Be on call for emergency situations.
• Maintain detailed records of student concerns, behaviours, and communications with parents.
• Liaise regularly with the Principal, School Counsellor, and Hostel Committee Chairman on student welfare and hostel operations.
• Submit fortnightly reports to the school principal.
• Utilize technology for record-keeping, communication, and administrative tasks.
• Maintain a cohesive and effective team, ensuring regular communication.
• Supervise and manage boarding house operations, including facilities and daily routines.
• Maintain hygiene standards and ensure proper upkeep of hostel facilities.
• Organize activities and outings for boarders, supporting hostel traditions.
• Host parent visiting days and maintain excellent relationships with hostel families.
• Support links between the school and hostel, helping each student reach their full potential.
• Attend school and hostel events, valuing the institution’s traditions.
• Foster feedback and input for continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Must be a practicing Muslim. Age 35 and above preferred.
• Previous experience in boarding house management, or a similar role.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to foster a structured, disciplined, yet nurturing environment.
• Understanding of child welfare, safeguarding policies, and conflict resolution.
• Proficiency in record-keeping, administrative duties, and use of technology.
• Strong emotional intelligence, problem-solving abilities, and ability to manage children and teenagers effectively.
• Ability to teach basic subjects.
• Tech-savvy.

Qualifications and skills:

• A diploma or degree in Education, Health, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• A background in nursing, teaching, or counselling is often preferred, as the role involves student welfare and health management.
• First Aid and Child Safeguarding certifications are highly beneficial.
• Training in conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, and behavioural management.
• Knowledge of health and hygiene regulations for residential facilities.

Job Type: Full-time