House Parent
Venice, Veneto, Italy
Description
Due to expansion, H-Farm International School in Venice is looking to recruit boarding house parents (residential and non-residential) for our international community starting in August 2026.
Join our vibrant boarding community and play a key role in shaping the daily life and well-being of our students!
We are looking for a proactive, caring, and adaptable boarding houseparents to support our international boarders be their best within positive and dynamic residential environment. Please note that these positions are non-teaching.
What you will do:
-Be a visible and supportive presence in the boarding house, building strong relationships within our boarding community.
-Become a mentor to a group of boarders to support wellbeing and personal development.
-Supervise evening study sessions and support academic success.
-Organise and take part in social, recreational, and weekend activities
-Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all.
-Enforce rules and routines consistently and fairly
-Carry out daily operational tasks (attendance checks, student sign-in/out, room checks)
-Communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, and boarding leadership
What we are looking for:
-A genuine passion for working with young people in a residential setting.
-Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills
-A flexible and positive “can-do” attitude.
-Ability to remain calm, professional, and proactive under pressure
-Confidence in taking responsibility and working independently to meet the needs of our boarding community.
Preferred:
-Background in education or youth work
-Experience in an international education or boarding environment working with young people.
-Additional languages including Italian are a plus.
What we offer:
-A unique opportunity to live and work on a beautiful, international campus just outside Venice.
-Access to excellent sports and campus facilities.
-A supportive and collaborative team environment supporting young people to be their best.
-Professional development, progression opportunities due to continued expansion of our boarding community.
If you are looking for a meaningful role where you can make a real difference in young peoples lives, we would love to hear from you!
Please send your application to: apply@h-is.com or apply via Nord Anglia Careers Page.
Job offer details
- ExperienceExpert, Junior, Senior
- Contract typesFixed-term contract
- Working timeFull time
- Start date16 August 2026
Contact details
H-Farm International School
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