Male Residential Boarding Assistant

Job Details

Item	Details
Position	Male Residential Boarding Assistant
Organization	St. Constantine’s International School
Location	SCIS Main Campus, Burka, Arusha, Tanzania
Start Date	August 2026
Application Deadline	19 June 2026
Application Email	recruiting@scis.sc.tz

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About St. Constantine’s International School (SCIS)

St. Constantine’s International School was founded in 1951 and is the oldest international school in Tanzania and the largest international school in northern Tanzania.

SCIS is a non-profit, non-denominational, co-educational day and boarding school offering:

• Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Cambridge International Programme (Years 1–9)
• Cambridge IGCSE (Years 10–11)
• Cambridge A-Level Programme (Years 12–13)

The school serves approximately 635 students from more than 30 countries, including over 90 boarders aged 9–18 years across three boarding houses.

Main Campus (Burka, Arusha)

Located beneath Mount Meru, the Main Campus features:

• Beautiful gardens
• Spacious playing fields
• Boarding facilities
• Tree-lined surroundings
• Access to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit

Town Campus

Located near Arusha CBD, the Town Campus accommodates Nursery to Year 2 students and offers:

• Spacious classrooms
• Scenic mountain views
• A family-oriented learning environment

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Position Overview

SCIS is seeking a dynamic and committed professional to join its boarding team.

The successful candidate will:

• Support the day-to-day running of the boarding house.
• Work closely with students across primary and secondary age groups.
• Provide high-quality pastoral care and student welfare support.
• Contribute to maintaining a positive boarding environment.
• Support extracurricular activities and student development programmes.
• Work under the leadership of the Head of Boarding.

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What SCIS Offers

The successful candidate will receive:

• Competitive terms of employment.
• Attractive salary package.
• Accommodation within the boarding house.
• Meals provided by the school.
• Supportive and international working environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to positively influence the lives of young people.

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Requirements

Applicants should possess:

Essential

• Significant experience working successfully with young people.
• Passion for supporting and developing children and adolescents.
• Strong interpersonal and pastoral care skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Recent involvement in extracurricular activities.

Preferred

• Diploma or Degree in a relevant field.
• At least 3 years of experience in:
  • Schools
  • Boarding schools
  • Social work environments
• Recent professional development relevant to student welfare or education.

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Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Application Letter (maximum one A4 page) explaining suitability for the role.

Referees

The CV must include:

• Three professional referees.
• Contact email addresses for all referees.
• One referee must be the current or most recent Head Teacher/School Principal.

Note: Referees will not be contacted without prior permission from the applicant.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to learn more about the school through:

SCIS Official Website

Send applications to:

Director of Administration and Finance
📧 recruiting@scis.sc.tz

Important

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Early applications are strongly encouraged.
• SCIS reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.

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Safeguarding Commitment

SCIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All successful applicants will undergo enhanced pre-employment screening, including:

• Identity verification
• Criminal background checks from all countries lived in
• Qualification verification
• Employment history checks
• Investigation of employment gaps
• Reference checks covering the last five years

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

SCIS is an equal opportunity employer committed to:

• Diversity
• Equity
• Inclusion
• Merit-based recruitment

Employment decisions are made solely on the basis of qualifications, experience, skills, and suitability for the role.

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Selection Process

Stage	Details
Application Deadline	19 June 2026
Shortlisting	On or around the closing date
Interviews	Following week after closing date
Venue	SCIS Main Campus, Burka, Arusha

Note: In exceptional circumstances, shortlisted candidates may be contacted before the closing date, and the recruitment process may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.