Boarding House Matron

4 weeks ago


The Lake District, United Kingdom Windermere School Full time

Windermere School is seeking an energetic and passionate Matron to join our boarding community. You will play an important role in ensuring the wellbeing of our boarding pupils aged You will need to establish strong and supportive relationships, provide pastoral care and contribute to well-being of the boarding pupils. Our progressive boarding approach and dynamic curriculum are rooted firmly in the shared values of the International Baccalaureate and Round Square and combine for a unique and powerful offer.

Please apply by using the school's own application form ('other document')

Salary £18,032 a year/ £11.73 per hour/ 1537 hours per year/paid monthly

Hours and Weeks

Term Time Mon-Fri 2pm to 9.00pm including a half hour unpaid break (6.5hrs per day)Term Time Sunday 6:30 to 9:30pm (3hrs12 Travel Days at the start and end of terms/half terms of 8 hours per daySchool holiday periods – This is a term-time position. Mandatory holiday entitlement is included in your salary. This is equivalent 6 weeks of 35 hours per week pay. All holidays must be taken outside term time.Accommodation is available with this post as an option. If you take up the residential option, you may be asked to provide emergency overnight cover from time to timeDuties

Communication

Read through the House diary to be up to date with any current issuesRead through the Matron jobs diary and action the listAnswer the duty office telephone, log and pass on messages as appropriate.Before leaving at the end of the shift, discuss that evening with the Houseparent and fill in the house diary in readiness for the next morning.Communicate with parents when necessary and provide updates regarding medical, upsets, homesickness, general appearance and uniform of their children etcLiaise with other staff as necessaryLiaise with the housekeeperLiaise with the School Nurses, ensure the care of pupils in bed and complete care plans.Pastoral and Pupil CareEstablish a positive and supportive relationship with the pupilsProvide strong pastoral care for all childrenReport all safeguarding concerns to Houseparent and log on MyConcernEnsure the rooms are clean and tidy and that pupils keep common rooms and kitchen areas tidySupervise showering/changing/teeth cleaningMake sure the children have clean clothes and have changed bed linen regularlyComplete First Aid Training provided by the School and provide basic First Aid to studentsDispense drugs if necessary and accompany pupils to medical appointments at the hospital or doctors' surgery if necessary. Complete SIMS (Pupil Management System) with any relevant information. Complete medical stock checks.Drive students to appointments when necessary either in a school vehicle (training provided) or in own vehicle (mileage claim available).Collect deliveries daily from the main reception. Parcels to be opened in front of staff.Supervise the pupils in the house from 4.00pm until the Houseparent comes on duty.Be there to welcome the pupils back at the end of the day to the boarding house with a drink and snack. Keep kitchens well stocked with basic essentials ordered through the main kitchensBe in the dining room for tea to eat with the children and to check on eating and table mannersOversee prep completion for all students.Ensure the younger students have their bags packed and are ready for the next day of schoolGet younger children ready for bed and make sure that bed times are as exact as possible. Read a story and put the younger children to bedHouse Maintenance and CleaningReport maintenance requests and follow up any outstanding issuesHave a rolling programme of more intense cleaning jobs to facilitate over time – items such as cleaning of windows, deep cleaning of kitchen, fridges and bathroom area, pictures and light fittings etcDo washing when required, collect, dispatch and distribute laundry including dry cleaningTermly review and cleaning of the beds and bedding to check they are all suitable.Liaise with Houseparent re any issues on maintenance or cleaningComplete a whole House Health and Safety checklist each Half TermSchool Wide Give messages to staff from pupils via email.Escort any ill students to the designated fire drill area in the event of a fire alarm
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