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POSITION: Hostel Parent (Female) – Primary Section START DATE: January 2026 DATE ADVERTISED: 5th November 2025 APPLICATION DEADLINE: 14th November 2025 CONTRACT TYPE: Full Time / 2 Years JOB DESCRIPTION: Download Here   INTRODUCTION: Chengelo School is a Christian, international boarding school with a vision to provide the best quality education to produce future generations of leaders for Zambia and beyond. Located in a beautiful setting in rural Mkushi, the school comprises both Primary and Secondary sections as well as an Outdoor Education Centre. After a period of significant growth, we are seeking dedicated and caring individuals to join our team and contribute to the holistic development of our students.   POSITION AVAILABLE: Hostel Parent (Female) – Primary Section The Hostel Parent plays a central role in creating a warm, caring, and structured home-away-from-home environment for our primary boarders. The role requires strong Christian character, emotional intelligence, and the ability to nurture, guide, and mentor children in their formative years. The Hostel Parent ensures that the hostel operates efficiently and that the well-being, safety, and spiritual growth of every child are prioritised.   PERSON PROFILE: The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate a genuine passion for working with children and a heart for Christian service.
• Have prior experience in pastoral care, child welfare, education, or boarding management.
• Exhibit strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Hold a minimum Degree in Education, Social Work, Counselling, Nursing, Early Childhood Development, or a related field.
• Have at least three years’ experience working with children in a boarding, pastoral, educational, or childcare setting.
• Be organised, dependable, and able to manage hostel routines effectively.
• Show emotional maturity, empathy, and resilience in a dynamic school environment. Possess sound judgment, confidentiality, and the ability to handle sensitive matters
• Be willing to live on-site and actively participate in the spiritual and community life of the school.
• Uphold Chengelo’s vision, mission, and Christian ethos in all aspects of work and relationships.

  REMUNERATION: Staff who work at Chengelo do so out of a sense of calling and are paid at good local Zambian rates. The school provides accommodation on site; discounted school fees; main meal during term time; local medical cover; transport home every two years; and a gratuity payment at the end of the contract.   Chengelo School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory police clearance, referee checks, identification verification, and disclosure of any information relevant to the candidate’s eligibility to engage in activities involving young people.   CONTACT: For further details including job description and an application form please visit our website: www.chengeloschool.org/work-with-us/ Please note that if you do not fill in a Chengelo application form we will not be able to consider your application   [button size="medium" type="square" color="blue" href="https://www.chengeloschool.org/about-us/work-with-us/teaching-staff-application-form/" ]Fill in Application Form for this Role[/button]