With the potential to advance to Head of Boarding

Trident College is a leading independent boarding school in Zambia, set on a 113-hectare private nature reserve in Solwezi. We educate 340 pupils from Zambia and across the region, combining academic ambition with outstanding pastoral care. For more information, please visit the Candidate Pack Boarding 2026

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an exceptional Boarding House Parent to lead one of our full boarding houses (approx. 70 pupils). This is a high-impact leadership role, central to the culture of the College, with clear succession potential to Head of Boarding.
This is the role for someone who wants to build a strong boarding community, raise standards, and shape young people’s lives, in a truly distinctive African setting.

Commencement Date: August 2026 (or earlier by agreement)

The Role:

You will lead a boarding house and:

• Build a warm, structured, high-expectations house culture
• Lead and manage a team of boarding staff
• Oversee safeguarding, wellbeing and pastoral care
• Communicate confidently and professionally with parents
• Contribute fully to the wider life of the school (evenings/weekends)

The Person:

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in boarding
• A qualified teacher
• A strong pastoral leader with presence, warmth and authority
• Calm, organised, consistent, and values-driven
• Ready for future senior leadership
• Experience in Learning Support, Counselling or French is an advantage.

Package:

A competitive expatriate package including:

• Competitive salary
• Furnished accommodation
• Medical insurance
• Flights
• School fee remission (where applicable)
• Professional development and leadership growth

Closing date: Friday 13th March 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with interview details.