Head of Residential Life

Woodstock School; Mussoorie; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodstock School in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand invites an outstanding leader to be Head of Residential Life, overseeing a vibrant boarding programme and fostering a safe, inclusive community for international students.

You will collaborate with welfare teams, manage staff, and shape wellbeing initiatives while ensuring a culture of belonging where students feel known, supported and challenged to grow. This is a strategic role requiring vision, empathy, and stakeholder engagement at the highest level.

Job description

Head of Residential Life

A Rare Opportunity to Shape Student Life in the Himalaya

An Extraordinary Opportunity

Know students deeply. Build a culture of belonging. Help young people flourish.

Woodstock School seeks an exceptional educational leader to serve as Head of Residential Life and oversee one of the most important aspects of the school's mission: creating a safe, supportive, engaging, and transformative boarding experience for every student.

The Head of Residential Life provides strategic leadership for all aspects of the boarding programme, including student wellbeing, safeguarding, staff leadership, residential programming, operations, and community culture. Working closely with the Vice Principal, Academic Heads, Counselling Team, Health Centre, and operational departments, this individual helps ensure that boarding remains a place where students feel known, supported,

challenged, and cared for.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a passionate and experienced boarding leader to shape the lives of young people from around the world while contributing to one of Asia's leading international boarding schools.

For full details about the role, including the position overview, key responsibilities, qualifications and appointment details, please download the Position Profile here.

Preferred Start Date: February 1, 2027. Flexible for the right candidate.