House Parent for British Summer School Camps 2025

TES FE News; Negeri Sembilan; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsom College in Malaysia seeks Resident House Parents for its British Summer School from August 7-20, 2025. Responsibilities include overseeing campers' welfare and supporting activities, with a strong focus on safeguarding. Successful candidates receive competitive pay, accommodation, and airfare, enriching students aged 8-15.

Benefits

On-site accommodation

Return airfare to/from Kuala Lumpur

Complimentary stay at a boutique hotel

50% discounted AirAsia tickets

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a residential school or boarding environment.
• Preferred experience as a house parent in a reputable school.
• Experience in residential holiday camps.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily routines and well-being of assigned campers.
• Ensure health, safety, and cleaning arrangements are managed.
• Liaise with parents/guardians and participate in activities.

Skills

Understanding of safeguarding protocols

Teaching music, drama, or art

Competency in Mandarin, Japanese, or Korean

Education

Bachelor’s degree with TEFL/TESOL

Job description

Job Overview

Resident House Parent – British Summer School (7–20 August 2025)

Global Enrichment Programmes (GEP) at Epsom College in Malaysia

We seek to appoint Resident House Parents for the British Summer School 2025, delivered by Global Enrichment Programmes (GEP) and held at Epsom College in Malaysia from 7 to 20 August 2025.

The programme caters to students aged 8–15 with OPT English levels between pre-A1 and B2, primarily from China, Korea, and Japan.

Whilst the primary responsibility of the Resident House Parent is to ensure the pastoral welfare, care, and supervisionof the campers, successful applicants may also be called upon to support teaching activities from time to time.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a residential school or boarding environment.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding protocols and boarding house operations.
• Preferred qualifications and experience:
• Prior experience as a house parent in a reputable residential school.
• Experience working in residential holiday camps.
• Bachelor’s degree with TEFL/TESOL (desirable).
• Ability to teach music, drama, or art to young learners.
• Competency in Mandarin, Japanese, or Korean is an advantage.
• All successful applicants will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) or equivalent international background checks.
  
  

Camp Details, Duties & Responsibilities

• Camp Dates: 7 – 20 August 2025
• Oversee the daily routines and well-being of assigned campers in the boarding house.
• Ensure health, safety, cleaning, maintenance, and medical arrangements are in place and managed effectively.
• Liaise with parents/guardians and work collaboratively with the wider staff team.
• Actively participate in CCA activities, excursions, and inter-house events (sport, music, drama).
  
  

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and profile.
• On-site accommodation provided for the duration of the camp.
• Return airfare to/from Kuala Lumpur and the staff member’s home country.
• Complimentary stay at an award-winning boutique hotel in Kuala Lumpur on off-days.
• 50% discounted AirAsia tickets to a Southeast Asian destination of choice following camp duties.
  
  

Epsom College in Malaysia is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff to uphold the highest standards of child protection and care. All appointments are subject to background and qualification checks. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds.