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- BOARDING MASTER
- God's Grace Academy
- Blantyre
- Full time
- Closed
- Free
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- Job Description
- OVERVIEW
God's Grace Academy, a Christian institution committed to academic excellence, spiritual growth, and holistic student development, invites applications from qualified and experienced individuals for the position of Boarding Master (1 Position).
This role is ideal for a mature, compassionate, organized, and responsible professional who is passionate about student welfare, mentorship, and creating a safe, nurturing, and Christ-centered boarding environment.
- KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Overseeing the daily routines and general well-being of boarding students.
Providing spiritual, emotional, and social guidance to students.
Enforcing discipline and promoting Christian values within the boarding environment.
Maintaining cleanliness, order, and safety within boarding facilities.
Monitoring students' health, behavior, and overall welfare.
Keeping accurate records relating to student health, conduct, attendance, and welfare.
Communicating effectively with school management, teachers, and parents regarding student matters.
Organizing spiritual, educational, and recreational activities for boarders.
Supporting students in developing good habits, responsibility, and leadership skills.
Responding to emergencies and providing first-line care and support when required.
Ensuring compliance with boarding regulations, school policies, and safeguarding procedures.
Upholding the vision, mission, and values of God's Grace Academy in all professional duties.
- Requirements
- QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
Be between 30 and 45 years of age.
Be a mature born-again Christian with a strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Counselling, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, or a related field.
Have a minimum of three (3) years of experience working with students or young people in a boarding, mentorship, healthcare, or educational setting.
Demonstrate maturity, compassion, discipline, and a heart for serving young people.
Be a firm and fair disciplinarian with strong moral standards.
Possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
Have knowledge of child development and basic crisis management.
Have a strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and confidentiality.
Be physically fit and able to participate in and support student sporting activities.
Be willing to work evenings and weekends as required in a boarding environment.
Be able to work collaboratively with staff, students, and parents.
Be aligned with and respectful of the Christian ethos and values of God's Grace Academy.
Be willing to undergo background checks and comply with child protection policies.
- APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Interested and qualified candidates should submit:
- Cover Letter
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with three (3) traceable referees, including telephone numbers
- Copies of academic and professional certificates