Boarding Parent/House Master (Male) at School of St Jude (July 2026)

The School of St Jude is a pioneering leader in charitable education within Africa. Every year we give 1,800 students with free, quality education, 100’s of graduates with access to higher education and provide more than 20,000 government school students with quality teachers. St Jude’s is funded by generous supporters from around the world who make our mission of giving bright, poor Tanzanian students a free, quality education possible.

Work station:

• Boarding Parent (Male), Smith Campus (1 Vacancy, Minimum post form six Diploma in Education/ Psychology/sociology/counseling)

Who are you?

• You are a responsible and caring boarding staff who ensures the safety, health, and well-being of all students.
• Able to guide and supervise students at all times, making sure they follow rules, routines, and study schedules.
• Promote and organize extracurricular activities and help create a positive, family-like atmosphere in the boarding house.
• Ensure students are neat, punctual, respectful, and well-prepared for all school activities.
• Able to uphold safety, security, and child protection procedures while reporting and following up on any issues promptly.
• Actively participate in meetings and trainings to improve your skills and contribute to the boarding team.
• Able to serve as a good role model by demonstrating discipline, commitment, and care towards all students.

What we’re looking for

• A Tanzanian who holds minimum Diploma level as stipulated above. 
• Minimum of three (3) years in an educational management.
• Empathy for children’s needs and feelings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English as a medium of instruction.
• Must demonstrate a high level of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism 
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Willingness to work overnight.
• An individual who is able to adapt to our school’s diverse Policies and Procedures (including working over the weekends ).
• A matured person who understands the importance of holistic education, human growth and developments with proven skills to support these areas.
• A mature and experienced person with not less than 32 years of age to be able to provide parental care to secondary school teenagers.
• Proven clinical or nursing experience will be an added advantage.

Why us

• An opportunity to use your talents and expertise to fight poverty through education and make a positive impact in the lives of thousands of students in Arusha, Tanzania.
• A flexible and supportive community of international and local employees.
• Ample opportunities for career progression and development.
• Mid-morning tea and lunch (during working days).

Are you interested?

• Send your cover letter and an up to date Curriculum Vitae to: recruitment@schoolofstjude.co.tz (subject line must include the reference number: TSOSJ/HR/ACDM/ 07/26/01)

• Applications close on 3rd August 2026
• ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED!