Resident Matron
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Base pay rangeWe are seeking to appoint a Resident Matron to support the smooth running of our Boarding House, Archers Lodge. The primary role of the Resident Matron is to support the Boarding staff team within the Boarding House, to ensure pupils thrive in their home-from-home environment. The post-holder will be committed to supporting the personal development of boarders, acting as a role model to pupils through professional conduct, reflecting our expectations of high standards.
We are seeking a confident, resilient, well-rounded individual with good flexibility to be able to adapt to changing circumstances to fulfil the role which will comprise primarily of house duties, administration, and boarding activities.
Purpose and Responsibilities PASTORAL
To be jointly responsible for the welfare, care and safety of boardersEvery member of staff has a duty to commit to the safeguarding, happiness and welfare of all pupils at the school, in accordance with the requirements of the Terms and Conditions (Contract), the Staff Handbook, Boarding Handbook, school aims and policiesFollow procedures as detailed in the school’s Welfare and Safeguarding, Behaviour Management and Health and Safety Policies and advise the Head of Boarding, Housemaster and DSL of any safeguarding issues relating to boarding pupils or matters requiring attention within boardingHave high expectations of boarders regarding hygiene, appearance and tidinessAssist the boarders, especially younger ones, in ensuring they have all they need and neat uniform in the morningsENGAGEMENT
House duties will include assisting the Housemaster in the day-to-day running of the boarding house, including being the lead duty staff one evening per week and one weekend day per weekAssist with the delivery of the programme of boarding activities, including driving the school 9-seater for boarding trips or local outings.Support any reasonable request by the Head, Head of Boarding, Housemaster and Senior Leadership TeamCOMPLIANCE
To work with the Housemaster and Boarding staff team to ensure the National Minimum Boarding Standards are exceededTo assist the Head of Boarding and Housemaster when preparing for Inspection of the boarding provisionAssist with the Health and Safety in the boarding areas including fire practices as required and alerting the Head of Boarding/Housemaster to any concernsMEDICAL
Liaise with Boarding staff and the School Nurse to ensure that sick boarders are cared for either at school or in house when unable to attend lessons, providing meals and updating parents/guardians regarding treatment and status of sick boardersArrange and accompany boarders to medical and/or dental appointments when requiredAdminister, record, secure and track controlled and non-controlled medicationDOMESTIC MANAGEMENT
Liaise with the Housemaster to arrange grocery deliveries and order items as requiredOversee the smooth running of the house laundry to ensure washing is done in a timely manner, machines are maintained and detergent supplies are readily available to studentsLine manage the cleaner(s)Report any maintenance issues to the Facilities teamAssist in the preparation and delivery of the House pre-term for the arrival of pupils and ensure any maintenance issues or repairs are reported to the Facilities Team at the end of each termTRAINING
Attend relevant staff INSET and participate in professional development and performance review proceduresAttend professional training as required and share good practice with other Boarding colleaguesMaintain up to date First Aid skillsHOURS OF WORK
It is not feasible to set fixed working hours to address emergencies, overnight for example, and some periods of work will be busier than others. However, generally, the Residential Matron is expected to be on hand to manage both routine issues and emergencies as they occur.Entitled to 2 full days off per week (one guaranteed weekend day) plus one additional evening off.Be the boarding duty lead on 1 night a week (includes overnight on call), plus an additional 2 weekend days per half term.Work the returning Sunday and attend all relevant INSET days outside of term time.Person Specification
Qualifications
First Aid Certificate (Essential - Can be arranged by Sherfield)Full UK Driving License (Essential)Skills and Abilities
Ability to work effectively both in collaboration with other professionals/teams and also onown initiative. (Essential)
Excellent interpersonal skills, time management, ability to prioritise and organise own workload and work to deadlines (Essential)Willingness to drive school 9-seater (Essential)IT literate: Outlook (Essential); experience with Google Drive (Essential) ISAMS and CPOMS (Desirable)Experience
Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality procedures, particularly in relation to children and young people (Essential)Experience of caring for sick children (Essential)Experience of caring for children in a residential setting (Desirable)Personal Attributes (all essential)
Outstanding pastoral care showing warmth, sensitivity and empathyEnthusiastic with a good sense of humourPatience, calm under pressure and flexible in your approachEmotionally resilientWork as a valued member of the school team promoting a positive environmentAbility to build a rapport with young people and take a student-centred approachProactive approach to maintaining a clean, safe and nurturing environment for boardersA commitment to Sherfield and its values and ethos as a co-educational day and boarding schoolHighly professional in their approach to all aspects of the role demonstrating integrity, energy, honesty, enthusiasm and high expectationsAbility to achieve a sensible work-life balanceYear round Accommodation: 1 bedroom top-floor flat within the boarding houseMeals available on-site when on dutyHow to Apply
The closing date for applications is Monday 2nd June 2025
Early applications are encouraged as interviews will commence on receipt, and we reserve the right to interview outstanding candidates before the closing date.
To apply, please complete the Sherfield School Application Form (available to download from www.sherfieldschool.co.uk) along with a short covering letter or email which sets out your interest in the role.
Please send your application form and cover letter via e-mail to Anna Gray, Head of HR
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