Residential Boarding House Assistants

Residential Boarding House Assistants

Commencement Date: 1 January 2026

(1 year Fixed-Term Contract)

Somerset College is looking for two vibrant and energetic Christian Boarding House Assistants to join the Chaplaincy team in our Boys’ and Girls’ Boarding Houses respectively. The Boarding House Assistant is a key member of the boarding team, supporting the delivery of pastoral care to the school’s boarders. The role requires an approachable, positive and warm person who is available to all boarders and who can work well with all stakeholders. Working as part of a team of residential staff, the successful candidates will be responsible for assisting in the managing of Founders (girls) or Vineyard (boys) House and have spiritual oversight of both Houses in conjunction with the Chaplain and Heads of Boarding. The post is a residential non-teaching role that may include some extramural activities.

Chaplaincy responsibilities

• Work under the Chaplain’s guidance to provide spiritual oversight of the Boarding Houses and provide regular points of contact with students.
• Organise and run weekly Youth evenings.

General Boarding House responsibilities

• Report to the Heads of Boarding and provide pastoral care for, and supervision of, students in the House.
• Be on duty some weekly afternoons and evenings and one weekend (Friday to Sunday) per month.
• Adhere to the principles of discretion and confidentiality.
• Be a strong presence in the Boarding House communal area during nominated hours of duty.
• Assist in maintaining high standards of behaviour.
• Support, promote and implement House policies and procedures.

A valid driver’s licence is essential.

Please email a letter of application, CV and three contactable references in confidence to humanresources@somcol.co.za. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Somerset College is an equal opportunity employer. The School reserves the right not to make an appointment. Submission of an application does not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.

Somerset College, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act), will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.

Address: Bredell Road

Somerset West

Western Cape

South Africa

E-mail: humanresources@somcol.co.za

Website: http://www.somersetcollege.org

Closing date:23 October 2025