Boarding Parent

H-FARM International School; Roncade; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

H-FARM International School seeks proactive boarding house parents to join our international community near Venice. This is a non-teaching role focused on daily life, well-being, and safe, inclusive living in a residential setting. Positions can be residential or non-residential.

You will be a visible, supportive presence, mentoring boarders, supervising study sessions, and organizing activities. The role requires flexibility, strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to work independently

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for working with young people in a residential setting.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.
• A flexible and positive “can-do” attitude.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and proactive under pressure.
• Confidence in taking responsibility and working independently to meet the needs of our boarding community.

Responsibilities

• Be a visible and supportive presence in the boarding house, building strong relationships.
• Mentor boarders to support wellbeing and personal development.
• Supervise evening study sessions and support academic success.
• Organise social, recreational, and weekend activities.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all.
• Enforce rules and routines consistently and fairly.
• Carry out daily operational tasks (attendance checks, sign-in/out, room checks).
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, and boarding leadership.

Skills

Passion for youth

Strong communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Calm under pressure

Job description

Due to expansion, H-Farm International School is looking to recruit boarding house parents (residential and non-residential) for our international community.

Join our vibrant boarding community and play a key role in shaping the daily life and well-being of our students!

We are looking for a proactive, caring, and adaptable boarding houseparents to support our international boarders be their best within positive and dynamic residential environment.

(Please note that these positions are non-teaching)

What you will do

• Be a visible and supportive presence in the boarding house, building strong relationships within our boarding community;
• Become a mentor to a group of boarders to support wellbeing and personal development;
• Supervise evening study sessions and support academic success;
• Organise and take part in social, recreational, and weekend activities;
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all;
• Enforce rules and routines consistently and fairly;
• Carry out daily operational tasks (attendance checks, student sign-in/out, room checks);
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, and boarding leadership;

What we are looking for

• A genuine passion for working with young people in a residential setting;
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills;
• A flexible and positive “can-do” attitude;
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and proactive under pressure;
• Confidence in taking responsibility and working independently to meet the needs of our boarding community;

Preferred:

• Background in education or youth work;
• Experience in an international education or boarding environment working with young people;
• Additional languages including Italian are a plus;

What we offer

• A unique opportunity to live and work on a beautiful, international campus just outside Venice;
• Meals provided while school is in session;
• Access to excellent sports and campus facilities;
• A supportive and collaborative team environment supporting young people to be their best;
• Professional development, progression opportunities due to continued expansion of our boarding community;

Working pattern

• Full time role up to 43/ 40 hours per week (flexible schedule) with at least one full day off per week.
• Includes evenings, weekends, and some overnight duties