Overview
Interim Matron role at TES FE News. Fixed term for 6 months. The main responsibility of the role is to support the Houseparent by ensuring the welfare and well-being of all pupils in the house, the smooth running of the laundry arrangements, and for oversight of all cleaning and maintenance requirements.
Role Responsibilities
* To inform the Houseparent of any incidents and concerns about the well-being, health or treatment of the boarders
* To liaison with on-site Health Centre staff regarding treatment or care advice for individuals as and when required
* To be able and prepared to accompany house pupils to local hospital and dental visits, as and when the need arises
* The Matron will be responsible for the domestic duties in the House ensuring that pupils of the house have clean clothes, which are repaired and replaced when necessary
* To be responsible for the daily laundry in the house and to liaise with the Estates Department to facilitate the laundry requirements are met
* To complete the House incident books in accordance with the House procedure
* To keep accurate and up to date records on House bank (pupil pocket money and ensure cash is safely stored), liaising with parents accordingly
* There will be occasions when the Houseparent is not in the house; therefore, it will be necessary to work independently on these occasions, managing the boarding house and the main point of call in an emergency
* Be involved in all aspects of the pupils’ life at college
Application and Dates
Further information about this role can be found in the role profile. To apply, please visit the vacancies page of our website via the Apply button. Closing date: Midnight on 9th September 2025. Interview date: 18th September 2025.
Diversity and Safeguarding
We welcome people of all faiths and those who are committed to these values. We recognise that we have under-represented groups within our workforce. As part of our commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity, we are actively encouraging applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.
Safeguarding and Equality
Appointments will be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check and references. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Employer
Lord Wandsworth College is a registered charity (Number: 1143359) providing outstanding caring education for boys and girls since 1922.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Book and Periodical Publishing
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