House Mistress at Olumawu School

Olumawu School is an award-winning 30-year co-educational institution that provides quality education to students and pupils at different levels: preschool, Primary, Secondary, and International University Foundation Programme (IUFP). The focus is on the total development of the child through social-emotional needs, cognitive development, creativity, physical agility, science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM), and proficiency in literacy amongst others. We are unique in providing individual attention to each child and providing more personalized and interactive learning as required and appropriate.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: House Mistress

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety, welfare, and well-being of all boarding students.
• Supervise daily boarding house operations and routines.
• Maintain discipline while fostering a warm, nurturing, and supportive environment.
• Monitor students’ academic progress, attendance, and personal development.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and emotional support to students.
• Coordinate boarding house activities, schedules, and recreational programs.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, health, and behavior.
• Liaise effectively with parents, teachers, school administrators, and healthcare providers.
• Ensure compliance with school policies, health regulations, and safeguarding procedures.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and student welfare concerns.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Sciences, Child Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with children or adolescents in a school, boarding, residential, or pastoral care setting.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage student welfare issues with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of child safeguarding and welfare practices.
• First Aid certification is an added advantage.
• Must be mature, responsible, compassionate, and capable of living on campus if required.

Application Closing Date
15th August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed CV, Cover Letter, and contact details of three professional referees to: hr@olumawu.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.