Matron Of Second'S House

Matron of Second's House (Boys' Boarding House)
The Appointment
Job Title:
Residential Matron
Reporting To:
The Bursar in conjunction with the Housemaster or Housemistress
Second's House is housed in magnificent listed buildings in the Lower Quad of the College and is the second oldest House.
Home to around 70 boys aged 13-18 (of whom c.50 are boarders), it spans four floors, has extensive gardens and arguably the best appointed common room in the College.
It has a highly experienced Housemaster, Assistant Housemaster and tutor team and seeks a Matron who will complement and become part of this close-knit team.
The Matron's role is one of support to the Housemaster or Housemistress and Tutors in establishing the ethos of the House; to act as a surrogate parent, offering a sympathetic ear when appropriate.
The Matron's role provides a significant and important contribution to the overall welfare of the pupils in the school.
The role also includes being the first point of call if a pupil is feeling unwell, liaising closely with the Health Centre and the Housemaster or Housemistress.
The Matron will manage the housekeeping staff within the House, supervising cleaning and laundry, repairs and maintenance.
An appraisal scheme for Matrons is conducted annually.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Pastoral
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 the 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.
Be resident overnight across term time when on duty and to respond as required, with other resident staff, to any occasional overnight emergency (e.g. a fire alarm or a distressed or unwell pupil).
Health
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.
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.
Ensure standards of cleanliness are maintained throughout the House, liaising with and having oversight of designated cleaner(s).
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.
Ensure the preparation of the House for such external lettings as may occur during holiday periods.
In Addition
Work closely with the Housemaster/Housemistress and House Tutors to ensure comprehensive cover of the House.
Attend regular meetings of House Matrons with the Bursar and half-termly Pastoral Meetings with the Senior Deputy head and Senior Housemaster.
Specific Duties
Comply with instructions relating to security and confidentiality.
Observe and comply with the Health and Safety policy of the College and to ensure housekeeping staff observe COSHH regulations and safe working practices at all times.
Undertake Fire warden training (as for all staff), to comply with the school's Health and Safety policy and fire regulations.
Adhere to the principles and requirements of the school's Safeguarding Policy, with particular regard to the key pastoral nature of the role.
Special Occasions
There will be occasions when there are days in the College's calendar that require a Matron to be on duty e.g. Open Days and Founder's Day.
On such days the Matron is expected to ensure the House is open to College visitors by organising housekeeping staff accordingly and on any occasion to receive College visitors in House.
Key Skills and Qualities required:
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.
Desire to be fully involved in the life of the school.
The ability to manage and develop a team of Domestic Assistants.
A First Aid qualification is desirable but not necessary as training will be given in this field.
A valid, clean UK Driving License is highly desirable, but not essential.
Application Procedure:
Applications should be made using the application form.
Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position at Lancing.
A full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of two referees, one of whom should be the candidate's current or most recent employer should be included with the application.
The College reserves the right to call individuals to interview prior to the closing date for applications.
The starting salary will be commensurate with the experience of the successful candidate.
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