Job Title: Head Boarding Housemaster / Head Boarding Housemistress
Location: New Chandigarh Campus
Role Overview
Dalhousie Public School seeks an experienced and strategic residential leader to head the school's boarding operations. The Head Boarding Housemaster/Housemistress will be responsible for the overall leadership, administration, supervision, and development of the boarding programme, ensuring consistency in standards, student welfare, staff management, and residential culture across all boarding houses.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and direction for the school's boarding programme.
- Supervise and mentor all Boarding Housemasters/Housemistresses and residential staff.
- Establish and monitor boarding systems, policies, discipline frameworks, and operational standards.
- Lead student welfare, safeguarding, and pastoral care practices across all boarding houses.
- Review boarding operations, inspections, reporting systems, and residential routines.
- Coordinate with school leadership on boarding strategy, staffing, infrastructure, and student development initiatives.
- Handle escalated parent concerns, disciplinary matters, and emergency situations.
- Plan leadership, life-skills, and residential engagement programmes for boarders.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, safeguarding, and child protection protocols.
Qualifications & Experience
- Graduate/Postgraduate in Education, Administration, Psychology, or related field.
- 10-15 years of experience in residential/boarding school administration.
- Prior experience in a senior boarding leadership or supervisory role preferred.
- Exposure to CBSE/IB/Cambridge residential school environments preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and people-management abilities.
- Strategic planning and administrative skills.
- Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills.
- High emotional intelligence and decision-making ability.
- Strong understanding of pastoral care and residential student management.
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to reside on campus.
- Availability for emergency response and residential oversight beyond school hours.
