Boarding House Parent Assistant & Youth Event Coordinator -P/T

• Have you worked in a residential/boarding school before?
• Have you ever run clubs/sports/ activities for children?
• Do you have local knowledge of the island to co-ordinate of trips and events for children with students?
  

Then look no further we would love to hear from you!

Who we are and what we do?

The Island Private School is a fast-growing, innovative international school in the thriving city of Limassol committed to excellence, inclusion, and holistic education.

What makes us stand out?

🌐 Multicultural and internationally minded community

📈 Strong focus on professional growth and continuous development

💡 Innovative, forward-thinking learning environment

🤝 Collaborative and supportive teaching culture

📍 A 100M EUR investment in a state of the art new campus coming soon!

What will you do?

Are you a dynamic local professional with a passion for youth development and a deep love for Cypriot heritage?

The Island Boarding Campus is seeking a unique, high-energy individual to fill a dual-focus role: managing the vibrant daily life of our international boarders and serving as our lead Explorer & Cultural Ambassador. This position splits your time between structured, supportive pastoral care as a House Parent Assistant within the boarding house and leading unforgettable weekend excursions and cultural trips that explore the history, heritage, and traditions of
Cyprus. You will be the bridge that connects international students to the history, traditions, and hidden gems of our island, while ensuring they feel safe, supported, and at home during their studies

The role involves pastoral care and close collaboration with the team at The Island Boarding Campus.

The successful candidate will have a deep interest in Cypriot culture and a passion for running and supervising cultural events.

What we are looking for

• Integrity, flexibility, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Genuine passion for working with children and young people.
• Ability to thrive in a shift-based environment.
• Enthusiastic, well-organised, and culturally sensitive.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills.
• Flexible and comfortable working evenings and weekends as required

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Boarding House Operations & Youth Care

• Daily Routine Management: Supervise wake-ups, meals, evening study sessions, roll calls, and lights-out to maintain structure.
• Pastoral & Medical Support: Monitor student welfare, hygiene, and room tidiness while liaising with school nurses, psychologists, and house parents.
• Campus Life Enrichment: Support student participation in sports, evening clubs, fitness routines, and community-building activities.
• Administration & Safety: Manage boarding logistics like dorm allocations, travel permissions (exeats), fire drills, and data logging using the Reach system.

Cultural Excursion Planning & Leadership

• Trip Design & Execution: Create and implement a yearly schedule of day trips and overnight excursions to historical sites, traditional villages, museums, and natural landmarks across Cyprus.
• Logistics & Compliance: Manage transport, permissions, student-to-staff ratios, safeguarding procedures, and parent communication.
• Financial Oversight: Manage trip budgets and coordinate schedules with the boarding management team to align with academic calendars.
• Evaluation: Collect feedback from boarders after trips to continuously improve future excursions.

Cultural Education & Community Engagement

• Cultural Storytelling: Act as a guide during trips and host evening storytelling sessions to share local history, mythologies, and traditions.
• On-Campus Events: Organize vibrant cultural initiatives, including traditional Cypriot food tastings, music/dance workshops, and heritage days.
• External Collaboration: Partner with local guides, historians, and cultural organizations to enrich the student experience and help international boarders connect with Cypriot culture.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Education & Background: Higher education degree preferred, ideally in Physical Education, Sports Coaching, Education, or Youth Development.
• Youth Experience: Proven experience working with children in residential settings, boarding campuses, sports clubs, summer camps, or schools.
• Island Knowledge: Deep, authentic knowledge of Cyprus' geography, history, and traditions, with a genuine passion for storytelling.
• Safety & Safeguarding: Strong understanding of risk assessments for trips; First Aid qualification is highly desirable (training will be provided).
• Language & Tech: Fluency in English (the primary campus language) is required; native or professional proficiency in Greek is a major asset for local vendor coordination. Proficient in Google Workspace and basic IT systems.
• Genuine passion for running and supervising cultural events.
• Proven experience supervising trips or excursions for children or young
  
• Clean Driving Licence

Additional Responsibilities

• Work according to the duty rota on Sundays, including public holidays.
• Report any safeguarding or welfare concerns immediately to the Designated
  Safeguarding Lead.
• Encourage boarders to use English as the primary language during trips and events.

• Participate in boarding staff training and house team meetings.
• Assist with activity planning using the Reach system.

Bonus Skills/Experience

• Other languages like Greek, Russian, Ukrainian or Hebrew
  

Safeguarding & GDPR

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate background checks, including criminal record checks, reference verification and any other safer recruitment procedures required by the school and local regulations.

Working Schedule

This is a dynamic, shift-based position totaling approximately 20 hours per week, offering an incredible work-life balance with 2 consecutive days completely off.

Working Hours

Wednesday

06:30 – 07:30 & 19:00 – 22:00 (4 hrs)

Boarding House Care & Evening Routines

Thursday

06:30 – 07:30 & 19:00 – 22:00 (4 hrs)

Boarding House Care & Evening Routines

Friday

06:30 – 07:30 & 19:00 – 22:00 (4 hrs)

Boarding House Care & Evening Routines

Saturday

10:00 – 18:00 (8 hrs)

Local Outings / Campus Activities

Sunday

Varies based on trip rota (approx. 8 hrs)

Island-Wide Excursions & Cultural Events

Monday

OFF-Rest & Recharge

Tuesday

OFF-Rest & Recharge

What we offer

• Financials & Perks: Highly competitive salary package, free campus parking, and a friendly, international culturally rich team environment.
• Free superior accommodation: Enjoy your own private, sole-occupancy entire flat directly inside the modern Boarding House campus.
• Complimentary Dining: All delicious meals are completely free while you are on duty.
• Tech & Tools: A dedicated work laptop and mobile phone are provided for all administrative and trip logistics.
• Professional Growth: Continuous training opportunities in safeguarding, pastoral care, and student management.
• Modern, professional working environment
• Optional participation in a Group Medical Scheme
• Referral program with a 500 EUR bonus
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Career growth within a fast-growing poly-systemic school

How to apply

Share your cv and cover letter via our careers website.

Applications must include a brief statement (no longer than a page) describing their experience and approach to working with young people. Please indicate clearly in your application how your experience and expertise might align with the expectations we have highlighted.

Recruitment process

• Panel interview including the Head of Boarding Secondary and Employee Success Manager (30–45 minutes).

Join The Island School and help deliver a world-class IB education in a collaborative, international environment.

We uniquely offer:

✅ 4 Programs of IB curriculum

✅ (PYP/MYP/DP) Montessori, Waldorf & TFL

✅ Professional growth & training

✅ An inspiring global community