Job Title: Boarding House Activities Coordinator & House Tutor
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Accra
Company: International Community School Ghana
Application Deadline: 15 May 2026

Company Profile

International Community School Ghana is a leading educational institution committed to delivering high-quality, holistic education in a supportive and diverse environment. The school fosters academic excellence, character development, and community engagement while providing a nurturing residential experience for students.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Boarding House Activities Coordinator & House Tutor to create a vibrant, safe, and engaging boarding environment. The successful candidate will design enriching student activities while providing pastoral care and supervision to ensure the well-being and development of all boarders.

Key Responsibilities

Activities Coordination

• Design and deliver diverse activities that cater to varied interests and age groups
• Manage event logistics, including budgeting, scheduling, and coordination with staff
• Build a strong boarding community through inclusive and engaging programming
• Mentor students by modeling leadership and encouraging active participation
• Collaborate with house tutors to align activities with residential values
• Document and evaluate program outcomes to continuously improve offerings

House Tutor Duties

• Ensure the well-being, safety, discipline, and pastoral care of all boarders
• Supervise daily boarding routines, including prep, meals, lights out, and general conduct
• Maintain cleanliness and order in bedrooms and common areas, and coordinate maintenance needs
• Support and supervise students’ academic and extracurricular commitments
• Liaise with the Head of Boarding, medical staff, and other stakeholders on student welfare and emergencies
• Accompany students to hospital appointments when required
• Serve as tutor-on-duty and weekend duty tutor as assigned
• Work with prefects to ensure security, discipline, and smooth operations within the boarding house
• Supervise cleaning schedules, room inspections, and prefect responsibilities
• Support communication and relationship-building with parents
• Assist in planning and coordinating boarding programmes and weekend activities
• Foster a safe, structured, and supportive residential environment

Person Specification / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred), with experience in pastoral care, ideally within a school setting
• Proven experience working with young people up to 18 years
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Strong human relations skills and a positive, can-do attitude
• Ability to make sound decisions and inspire trust, respect, and confidence

Benefits

International Community School Ghana offers a supportive work environment and competitive benefits, including:

• Competitive remuneration
• Bursary/Scholarship for staff wards (maximum of two children)
• Continuous staff training and professional development opportunities
• Social Security Contribution (Tier 1)
• Enterprise Trustees Contribution (Tier 2)
• Provident Fund Contribution (Tier 3)

Guidelines for Application

1. CV

2. Cover letter

3. Letter of recommendation

4 Contact details for two referees

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking on the application button below.