Senior House Parent

Glenlyon Norfolk School (GNS) is an independent JK to Grade 12 International Baccalaureate (IB) and Round Square day and boarding school located on two campuses in Victoria, BC, Canada. At GNS, we provide an exceptional educational experience for students from age three to Grade 12, emphasizing robust academics, healthy social and emotional development, and inquiry-based, student-centred learning within a supportive community. Guided by the IB framework, we foster creativity, critical thinking, and a love of learning that prepares students for success in school and beyond.  

In August 2026, GNS will proudly open Gryphon Manor — a beautiful heritage residence and the newest addition to our boutique boarding program. Gryphon Manor will serve as our second boarding house, joining Gryphon House, and expanding our capacity to provide a personalized residential experience. Our boarding program is intentionally small by design. Students are known, supported, and challenged within a close-knit community grounded in belonging, character development, and global citizenship. Gryphon Manor will build on this tradition while offering a distinctive residential environment that reflects the warmth, structure, and excellence that define GNS.

We are seeking outstanding residential educators to join us in launching this exciting next chapter.

Senior House Parent

Live-in Position

Approximately 10-15 hrs/week

Start: August 2026

Position Overview

The Senior House Parent is responsible for the day-to-day care, supervision, and holistic well-being of boarding students. As the on-site authority in the absence of the House Director, the Senior House Parent provides decisive leadership, sound judgment, and consistent oversight to ensure the safety, welfare, and positive development of all students. Reporting to the House Director, the Senior House Parent plays a critical role in implementing a high-quality boarding program that integrates residential life, pastoral care, academic support, health and wellness, and community engagement. The role fosters a safe, inclusive, and values-driven boarding environment aligned with GNS’s values of Truth, Courage, Caring, Individuality, and Community, enabling students to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. For additional details, please review the job description.

This is a live-in position and includes morning, evening, overnight, weekend, and on-call responsibilities on a rotational basis. 

What You’ll Bring

We are seeking a mature, values-driven individual who believes in the transformative power of residential boarding and understands the developmental needs of adolescents. You are a confident relationship builder with strong intercultural competence, sound judgment, and the ability to balance structure and accountability with warmth. You foster belonging while maintaining professional boundaries, communicate clearly and collaboratively, and remain calm and decisive in complex situations. Experience in boarding, residential life, youth mentorship, education, counselling, athletics, or community leadership will be viewed as a strong asset. Current First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain) and a clear Criminal Record Check are required. A valid Class 4 driver’s license is also necessary.

Our “Must Haves”

You demonstrate integrity, discretion, and professionalism in all interactions and consistently model responsible decision-making. Highly organized and dependable, you are capable of independent judgment while working within established policies and protocols. You possess strong leadership, conflict-resolution and communication skills, and are committed to student safety and wellbeing. You have a natural ability to connect with others, be tactful and diplomatic in your approach, and ultimately help our students do their best through truth and courage. House Parents must be able to meet the scheduling demands of residential life, including evenings, weekends, overnights, and on-call responsibilities.  

Compensation and Accommodation

Compensation includes accommodation and optional meals during the academic year, both provided as a taxable benefit. In addition, the Senior House Parent receives an annual stipend starting at $12,500, with scheduled increases in subsequent years of service in accordance with the school’s boarding compensation grid.

Accommodation options include a self-contained one-bedroom apartment of approximately 400 square feet, best suited for an individual, or a larger one-bedroom apartment of approximately 1,150 square feet, ideally suited to a couple who are interested in serving jointly as House Parents.  

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter indicating personal strengths and accomplishments by visiting the following link: https://mygns.bamboohr.com/careers/155?source=aWQ9MTM%3D 

Applications are requested by Thursday, April 30, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.

It is the policy of Glenlyon Norfolk School to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. Additionally, we invite those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity and inclusion and who will assist us in expanding our capacity in this regard. To correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized. All qualified people are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. We thank all applicants who apply; however, after initial acknowledgment, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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