SENIOR BOARDING CO-ORDINATOR

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent girls' school in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Senior Boarding Co-ordinator to lead the boarding environment for Grades 8-12. This full-time role includes overseeing excellent boarding standards and developing enriching extracurricular programs, starting January 2026.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team management experience mandatory.
• A genuine interest in working with children.
• Valid driver's license and clearance with Child Protection Act required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and leadership for boarding.
• Monitor and report on boarding standards and practices.
• Develop and deliver policies for safe operation of boarding houses.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Communication

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Job description

is a leading independent girls’ school in Pietermaritzburg, offering a progressive, holistic education, based on Christian values. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of:

SENIOR BOARDING CO-ORDINATOR

(for Grades 8-12)
Full Time Post
(with accommodation; no pets)
Starting 1 January 2026
Reference: SSB26

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, dedicated, and compassionate individual to the role of Senior Boarding Co-ordinator. An important and hugely rewarding role, it offers an exceptional opportunity to take the lead – with drive and ambition – in shaping and delivering a happy, nurturing, and pupil-centred boarding environment.

As the Boarding Co-ordinator, you will have responsibility for maintaining an excellent standard of boarding alongside overseeing a varied, stimulating extracurricular programme for boarders, particularly at weekends.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide strategic vision and leadership for boarding, including leading and managing Housemothers.
• Monitor, review, and report on boarding standards and practices, taking a lead in inspection readiness and compliance.
• Develop and deliver policies and procedures to support the safe, efficient and caring operation of the boarding houses.
• Ensure the routines and systems that support all of the above (e.g. termly fire drills) exist and are recorded.

The successful candidate should:

• Have leadership and team management experience.
• A genuine interest in working with children.
• Have a valid driver’s license
• Evidence of clearance with the Child Protection Act and Sexual Offences Register
• The ability to bring new perspectives, energy and ideas to the boarding environment.
• A warm and nurturing presence, capable of creating a ‘home-from-home’ for girls from diverse backgrounds.
• A flexible, positive, can-do attitude, bringing the ability to manage a dynamic environment which meets the requirements of the collegiate.
• Positive leadership style with a collaborative approach.
• Highly organised and an excellent communicator.
• A full commitment to the well-being of children.
• A proactive mindset and problem-solving ability.

Written application and curriculum vitae, including three references, should be addressed to the HR Manager at [e-mail] (please ensure to include the reference ssb26 in the subject line of your email)
Closing date: Friday 4 July 2025

Failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration. Submission of an application does not imply that an applicant will be called for an interview, and the school reserves the right not to fill the above post.

The Wykeham Collegiate, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information, but it will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.