Female and Male Hostel Parents at Word of Faith Group of Schools

Word of Faith Schools is the flagship of Christian Education in Africa with a tremendous spiritual and academic heritage, together with abundant opportunities for the maximization of your potential. Word of Faith Schools is a Christian school par excellence with the drive and determination to train up a child in the way he should go so that when he is old he will not depart from it (Pro. 22:6). This is being vigorously pursued through well-defined measures aimed at building character, self-discipline, nobility, and high standards of conduct in the child.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Female and Male Hostel Parent

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities
Student Welfare & Care:

• Act as a parental figure to students, providing emotional support and guidance.
• Monitor students' well-being, mental health, and behavior.
• Be approachable and available to listen to students’ concerns.
• Promote respect, discipline, kindness, and a sense of community.Daily Supervision
• Ensure students follow hostel routines, including wake-up, hygiene, meals, study time, and bedtime.
• Maintain order and discipline within the hostel.
• Monitor attendance at meals, prep, lights-out, and other routines.

Health & Safety:

• Ensure that students are safe at all times and that the hostel environment is clean and secure.
• Respond promptly to illness or injury and communicate with the school nurse or health officer.
• Keep accurate records of any incidents, illnesses, or behavioral issues.

Communication:

• Liaise with academic staff, school counselors, medical personnel, and parents as needed.
• Report concerns or achievements to relevant staff or parents.
• Communicate house rules, school policies, and expectations clearly.

Administrative Duties:

• Keep records of student behavior, leave requests, curfews, and sanctions.
• Manage hostel inventory (linen, toiletries, cleaning supplies).
• Supervise student roll calls and bed checks.

Engagement & Supervision:

• Encourage participation in extracurricular activities and house events.
• Organize social, cultural, and recreational activities in the hostel.
• Help students develop independence, responsibility, and social skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of B.Sc, HND, B.Ed. preferred (especially in child development or education).
• Experience working with children/teenagers or in a boarding environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, authority, and a nurturing attitude.

Key Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Patience and empathy
• Organizational and record-keeping abilities
• Discipline and leadership
• Teamwork and flexibility
• Ability to handle emergencies calmly.

Application Closing Date
25th August, 2025.