House Parent for Summer Camp 2025
Epsom College in Malaysia (ECiM)
Malaysia
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- Salary:
- Resident House Parents for summer camps
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
- Start date:
- Summer 2025
- Apply by:
- 31 January 2025
Job overview
We seek to appoint resident house parents for our Global Enrichment Programmes (GEP) to ensure the well-being and safeguarding of campers at a series of summer camp programmes to be held at the Epsom College in Malaysia campus over the summer of 2025.
The camps will cater predominantly to students between the ages of 8-15 with OPT levels between pre-A1 and B2. Students hail primarily from China, Korea, and Japan.
Whilst the primary responsibility of the Resident House Parent will be to ensure the pastoral welfare, care, and supervision of the campers, successful applicants may be called upon to assist with teaching duties from time to time.
Requirements
- At least 2 years experience in a residential school environment with strong familiarity with the working process and safeguarding methods of residential schools.
- Candidates with the following experiences are preferred.
- Experience as a house parent in a reputable residential school.
- Experience working in residential holiday camps.
- Bachelor’s degree with TEFL / TESOL (or equivalent) professional teaching;
- Experience teaching music, drama, and/or art to young learners and/or
- Competency in Mandarin / Japanese / Korean.
- Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service checks will be conducted on successful applicants.
Camp Details, Duties & Responsibilities
- Three options are available to applicants: (a) Three Camp option between 26 June and 20 August 2025; (b) Two Camp option between 16 July and 20 August 2025 (c) Single Camp option between 16 July and 8 August 2025.
- Preference afforded to applicants electing for the Three Camp and Two Camp options
- Responsible for the pastoral welfare, care, and supervision of campers in the House and liaising with parents/guardians / other staff as necessary to ensure the well-being of the campers.
- Oversee the domestic running of the House, including daily routines, cleaning, maintenance, health and safety, and medical arrangements for campers.
- Successful applicants will participate in CCA activities and excursions and take charge of inter-house sporting / music/drama competitions.
Pay and Benefits
- Competitive salary reflective of profile and experience.
- Accommodation is provided on-site.
- Return ticket to/from Kuala Lumpur to country of origin.
- Complimentary stay(s) at an award-winning boutique hotel in Kuala Lumpur during off-days and in-between camps (where applicable).
- Pair of heavily discounted air tickets (50%) to South East Asian destination of choice on the AirAsia network upon conclusion of camp duties.
Epsom College in Malaysia is committed to safeguarding pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff will be subject to necessary background and qualification checks. The College is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications regardless of age, gender, race, religion, and disability.
About Epsom College in Malaysia (ECiM)
- Epsom College in Malaysia (ECiM)
- Persiaran Kolej, Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan
- Darul Khusus
- 71760
- Malaysia
British Tradition, Global Learning, Universal Success
At Epsom College in Malaysia, our aim is to provide exceptional all-round opportunities - academic, social, sporting and cultural - in a safe and supportive community. We are a school that aims for excellence, and values both achievement and endeavour. We challenge pupils to develop their talents and broaden their interests, to become confident in themselves, and to be tolerant and appreciative of others.
Established in 2014, Epsom College Malaysia is the only sister school of Epsom College, the United Kingdom's 'Independent School of the Year' in 2022-2023 and one of the UK's top co-educational boarding schools as voted by The Telegraph and The Times. In 2024, Epsom College Malaysia was awarded double Beacon School status by the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) for 'Student Welfare' and 'Leadership in the School.' It stands out among 450 members globally, being the only school in Malaysia to receive such status and one of only six to receive the double Beacon school honour.
Located on an 80-acre private campus with world-class facilities, just an hour outside of Kuala Lumpur city centre and 15 minutes from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Epsom provides a true British boarding school experience - an on-campus community feel, engagement with academic staff in a pastoral setting and a distraction-free academic environment - to its Day, Weekday and Full-boarding students. Through partnerships with the world-renowned Mouratoglou Academy for tennis and LALIGA for football, the establishment of the ECM Golf Academy and the commencement of the ECM Music Academy in 2024, we are the only international school in Asia offering a curriculum integrating academic excellence together with high-performance sports, music and the arts.
The school's state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated staff, and diverse student community make it a top choice for families seeking a first-class, balanced education. Whether it is in the classroom, on the sports field, or in the arts, Epsom College Malaysia aims to inspire students to unlock their full potential and become global citizens who make a positive impact in the world. Parents have discovered the benefits of space, time, safety, adventure, and all-around success for their children at Epsom, safe in knowing that all their needs will be catered to.
Based on the home model, leveraging Epsom College UK's nearly 200 years of heritage and excellence, Epsom College in Malaysia combines academic excellence with a first-class British boarding experience. The emphasis is on creating a family environment within a structured school routine, with a traditional House system that fosters a strong sense of belonging and community.
With a long history of educating Malaysian and other international students in England, our branch in Kuala Lumpur is a natural extension designed to further the College's international reputation and increase the number of pupils who can benefit from an Epsom College education. The College has strong links with many influential Malaysian figures, not least Tan Sri Dr Tony Fernandes C.B.E., himself a former pupil of Epsom College UK, who has been appointed Chairman of the Governors of the school with Mr Matthew Brown as its current Headmaster.
In addition to full boarding, weekly boarding from Year 7, which was pioneered by Epsom College in the UK, is an option. This is popular with parents who want a British boarding lifestyle for their children without having to travel long distances.
The impressive campus, being developed on a green-field site, comprises environmentally-friendly buildings, with specialised facilities for teaching and learning, boarding, music, drama, art/DT and sport.
The Prep School at Bandar Enstek is a small community of children between 3-10 years share a purpose-built school with facilities and spaces especially designed for their learning and pastoral needs. Our Prep School students has opportunities to access the Senior School's impressive facilities. Our Prep School is a very special place of learning.
Fully-qualified teachers with a pioneering spirit, who have energy, enthusiasm and a full commitment to the profession and a boarding community are invited to apply.
Epsom College in Malaysia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
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