Job Title: Residential Matron
The role of a residential matron is to support the housemaster or housemistress and tutors in establishing the ethos of the boarding house. The matron acts as a surrogate parent, offering a sympathetic ear when appropriate. This role provides a significant and important contribution to the overall welfare of pupils in the school.
Pastoral Responsibilities:
* Help and support the housemaster/housemistress in the smooth running of the boarding house.
* Be alert to any signs of individual problems and provide a sympathetic, understanding and personal contact with pupils in the house.
* Be a person in the house, other than the housemaster/housemistress or house tutor, to whom pupils may turn when problems arise.
* Work closely with the housemaster/housemistress in ensuring and maintaining a happy and secure environment within the house in which all pupils can thrive.
Health Responsibilities:
* Provide a watching brief on the health of pupils and maintain working contact with the school health centre.
* Follow the protocols for the administration of medication established by the health centre.
* Along with other residential staff, transport pupils to such medical appointments or hospital appointments as are deemed necessary and, in an emergency, accompany pupils in an ambulance to hospital.
* Manage the team of domestic staff within the house and ensure their effective working.
Other Responsibilities:
* Supervise and maintain pupils' clothing and bedding.
* Ensure that clothes for dry cleaning are dispatched and returned.
* In conjunction with the housemaster/housemistress, ensure standards of tidiness are maintained in bedrooms, day rooms, bathrooms etc. and that hygiene standards are maintained in pupil kitchen areas.
* Report any defects in the fabric, fittings or furnishings of the house through the appropriate channels, keeping the housemaster/housemistress apprised.
* In conjunction with the housemaster/housemistress, organise household renewals and ensure the good upkeep of the house.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
* Strong interpersonal skills when working with children, colleagues and parents.
* A self-starter and a good team player; able to work independently and to work within the team of matrons.
* Highly motivated, hardworking and passionate about education.
* Innovative and creative thinker, able to inspire confidence in children and their parents.
* Warm and positive with a 'can-do' mindset.
* Organisation, discretion, flexibility and attention to detail.
Benefits:
* The opportunity to work in a close-knit team and contribute to the overall welfare of pupils in the school.
* A competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Contact Us:
Please submit your application, including a covering letter and full curriculum vitae, using the webform below.
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