Boarding Master

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ 

God's Grace Academy

POSITION: BOARDING MASTER (1 POSITION)

Location: Blantyre 

OVERVIEW 

God's Grace Academy, a Christian institution committed to academic excellence, spiritual growth, and holistic student development, invites applications from qualified and experienced individuals for the position of Boarding Master (1 Position).

This role is ideal for a mature, compassionate, organised, and responsible professional who is passionate about student welfare, mentorship, and creating a safe, nurturing, and Christ-centred boarding environment.

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Position

Boarding Master (1 Position)

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Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

- Overseeing the daily routines and general well-being of boarding students.

- Providing spiritual, emotional, and social guidance to students.

- Enforcing discipline and promoting Christian values within the boarding environment.

- Maintaining cleanliness, order, and safety within boarding facilities.

- Monitoring students' health, behaviour, and overall welfare.

- Keeping accurate records relating to student health, conduct, attendance, and welfare.

- Communicating effectively with school management, teachers, and parents regarding student matters.

- Organising spiritual, educational, and recreational activities for boarders.

- Supporting students in developing good habits, responsibility, and leadership skills.

- Responding to emergencies and providing first-line care and support when required.

- Ensuring compliance with boarding regulations, school policies, and safeguarding procedures.

- Upholding the vision, mission, and values of God's Grace Academy in all professional duties.

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Qualifications and Attributes

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

- Be between 30 and 45 years of age.

- Be a mature born-again Christian with a strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Education, Counselling, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, or a related field.

- Have a minimum of three (3) years' experience working with students or young people in a boarding, mentorship, healthcare, or educational setting.

- Demonstrate maturity, compassion, discipline, and a heart for serving young people.

- Be a firm and fair disciplinarian with strong moral standards.

- Possess excellent interpersonal, organisational, and leadership skills.

- Have knowledge of child development and basic crisis management.

- Have a strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and confidentiality.

- Be physically fit and able to participate in and support student sporting activities.

- Be willing to work evenings and weekends as required in a boarding environment.

- Be able to work collaboratively with staff, students, and parents.

- Be aligned with and respectful of the Christian ethos and values of God's Grace Academy.

- Be willing to undergo background checks and comply with child protection policies.

Application Requirements

Interested and qualified candidates should submit:

- A cover letter.

- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with three traceable referees, including telephone numbers.

- Copies of academic and professional certificates.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted by email to:

recruitment@ggacademy.mw

Subject: Boarding Master Application

Alternatively, applications may be hand-delivered to:

The Principal

God's Grace Academy

P.O. Box 30987, Chichiri

Blantyre 3

School Location:

God's Grace Academy

Plot No. 4, New Naperi, Blantyre

Next to Spendrite

Closing Date

Friday, 25th July 2026 at 12:30 PM

God's Grace Academy is an equal opportunity employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo appropriate background checks in line with the school's child protection policies.