Weekend Boarding Matron
Post: Sunday 9am – Monday 9am, 18 hours per week (term time + 3 half terms). Start date: September 2026. Responsible to: Head of Boarding/SLT. Status: Permanent, part‑time.
Responsibilities
* Provide care and support for the boarders in the boarding house.
* Give help and advice to students where appropriate while respecting confidentiality.
* Administer basic first aid within the house and liaise with the Medical Officer.
* Implement house security policies, including visitor procedures.
* Understand the fire system and procedures, and deal with emergencies appropriately.
* Record events in house duty, medical and accident books.
* Arrange and distribute pocket money.
* Ensure students sign up for weekend activities.
* Report and log maintenance issues.
* Check dormitories and communal areas for tidiness and that cleaning rotas are followed.
* Assist with laundry.
* Monitor students on private study in the house and maintain a quiet atmosphere.
* Collate and authorise off‑site requests as per boarding house procedures.
* Collate and record half‑term and end‑of‑term information.
* Assist with boarding trips and accompany boarding pupils on school off‑site visits.
* Assist with internal activities for those not involved in weekend trips.
* Oversee meals in the dining room.
* Assist the Boarding Team with end‑of‑term clean‑up days and beginning‑of‑term preparation days.
Requirements
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child‑protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the police. The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Other duties and responsibilities may be allocated as necessary. The Job Description is indicative of the nature and level of responsibilities associated with the post and is not intended to be exhaustive. This description may be altered to meet changing needs and will be reviewed with the post holder.
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