The School of St Jude is seeking a qualified and passionate Boarding Parent (Maternity Cover) to supervise students and manage their welfare and discipline within the boarding environment. The successful candidate will guide, mentor and support students to reach their full potential.

The School of St Jude is a pioneering leader in charitable education within Africa and one of the largest charities of its kind on the continent.

Every year, the school provides:

• Free, quality education to 1,800 students.
• Access to higher education for hundreds of graduates.
• Quality teachers for more than 20,000 students attending government schools.

The School of St Jude is funded by generous supporters from around the world. Their support makes the school’s mission of providing bright, poor Tanzanian students with free, quality education possible.

Responsibilities or duties

The successful candidate will:

• Ensure the safety, health and well-being of all students.
• Guide and supervise students at all times, ensuring that they follow established rules, routines and study schedules.
• Promote and organize extracurricular activities.
• Help create a positive, supportive and family-like atmosphere within the boarding house.
• Ensure students are neat, punctual, respectful and properly prepared for all school activities.
• Uphold all safety, security and child-protection procedures.
• Report and follow up promptly on any issues affecting students.
• Participate actively in meetings and training sessions to improve their skills and contribute to the boarding team.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating discipline, commitment and care toward all students.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Applicants must:

• Be Tanzanian.
• Hold at least a Diploma in Education, Psychology or Counselling.
• Be at least 30 years old, mature and experienced enough to provide parental care to teenagers.
• Demonstrate empathy for the needs and feelings of children and adolescents.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, which is used as the medium of instruction.
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Be willing to work overnight.
• Be willing and able to adapt to the school’s diverse policies and procedures.
• Support students’ overall development through holistic education.
• Be willing to work on weekends when required to support students and student activities.

Experience needed

Have a minimum of three years’ experience working as a School Matron in secondary schools within East Africa.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Why work with The School of St Jude?

The successful candidate will receive:

• An opportunity to use their talents and expertise to fight poverty through education and positively affect the lives of thousands of students in Arusha, Tanzania.
• A flexible and supportive community of international and local employees.
• Ample opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Mid-morning tea and lunch during working days.

Important clarification: The introductory paragraph in the original advert refers to a “male boarding parent,” while the vacancy listing specifies “Boarding Parent (Female).” Applicants may wish to confirm the intended candidate requirement with The School of St Jude.

Previous medical or nursing experience will be an added advantage.

• Ensure the safety, health and well-being of all students.
• Guide and supervise students at all times, ensuring that they follow established rules, routines and study schedules.
• Promote and organize extracurricular activities.
• Help create a positive, supportive and family-like atmosphere within the boarding house.
• Ensure students are neat, punctual, respectful and properly prepared for all school activities.
• Uphold all safety, security and child-protection procedures.
• Report and follow up promptly on any issues affecting students.
• Participate actively in meetings and training sessions to improve their skills and contribute to the boarding team.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating discipline, commitment and care toward all students.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Empathy for the needs and feelings of children and adolescents

• Tanzanian citizen
• Diploma in Education, Psychology or Counselling
• Minimum of three years’ experience working as a School Matron in secondary schools within East Africa
• At least 30 years old