Matron Job Responsibilities
Care
Help students settle into school life by providing a sympathetic ear and support
Work with members of residential team to help students enjoy school life and to achieve their potential
Take responsibility with other members of residential team for supervising students, making sure they are clean and well behaved when they are not in class
Maintain close liaison with the Nurse at all times concerning students, medical protocols and provision.
Observe and Supervise
Work closely with the Counsellor in monitoring the development of students paying respect to the sensitivity of age-appropriate behaviour
Support with ensuring student wellness in respect of emerging issues
Tasks in the dorm
Be present in the dorm on nominated hours
Supervise students when they are present in the dorm
Check clearness of the dorm rooms
Supervise hygiene practices and cleanliness (including appearance) of students
Supervise (official laundry services) and students own laundry activities
Guide students in cleaning clothes and dorm room
Ensure that dorms are used for the right purpose
Report repairs required in the house maintenance log for onward transmission to the School Operations office (Ops).
Participate in a programme of continual risk assessment within the house as required by Health and Safety guidelines
Monitor standards achieved by cleaners and other support agencies within the Boarding House and report on any deficiencies to Operations
Assist House staff and teachers in facilitating the learning and practice of good manners, etiquette and courtesy.
Set an exemplary personal standard of dress, behaviour and personal hygiene.
Undertake such other duties as the Dean of Residential Life may reasonably require
Participate in the personal development training for residential staff.
Participate in social events: leaving and reporting day, church and group talks
The Matron has normal working hours which include visiting hours on weekdays and over the weekend.
Requirements for the Matron Job
You love working with teenagers and have previously engaged with teen and youth programmes to help them develop holistically;
Friendly and loving, sensitive and responsive for the needs of teenagers
Patient, flexible and open minded with excellent communication and listening skills
Honest and trustful
Discreet and adhere to confidentiality
Highly motivated to support teenagers in their development, consistent, firm but fair
Knowledge, affinity with positive parenting, rewarding and child participation
Ready to learn and a great team player
Experiences That Count
You have worked with schoolchildren, teenagers in a child related environment (school, child care, other institution with children like social work, healthcare, children’s home)
You have worked in a busy and multi tasked organization for over 2 years
You have an awareness, understanding, and experience of issues relating to safeguarding the health, welfare, and safety of children
