Job Description

Sunday Matron











The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and


expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.







Summary of the role

Job Title:

Sunday Matron

Department:

Eagle House

Location:

De Parys Avenue, Bedford

Job Purpose:

To deputise for the Houseparent's and/or,


Assistant Housemaster, and to assist the


houseparent's with the operation of the


house.

Reporting Line:

Boarding House Houseparent(s)

Contract:

Term time only (approximately 34 Sundays


per academic year plus cleaning days)





Main duties and responsibilities This job description does not form part of the contract of employment and may


be varied in accordance with the demands of the appointment.

Your Professional Duties

You are expected to act in accordance with the aims, policies and administrative


procedures of the School.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

The main duties and responsibilities of the Matron are as follows (this list is not


exhaustive):
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To deputise for the houseparent's and/or, Assistant Housemaster. S/he will


be responsible for the routine pastoral welfare of boys in the House when on


duty.

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To assist the houseparent's with the operation of the House and report any


routine maintenance/repair requirements or health and safety concerns to the


Maintenance Person or the houseparent's, as appropriate.

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To take charge in the event of a fire, or a fire alarm test and evacuation exercise


whilst s/he is the senior person present in the House, conducting a role call at


the Assembly point. S/he should then report the situation to the Fire Brigade


on arrival.

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To arrange medical visits, accompanying boys as necessary and to ensure all


medicines are correctly stored and administered according to the list


prescribed by the School doctor. To maintain student medical records in good


order and liaise with the School Medical Centre.

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To supervise the Boarding House Cleaners and Laundry Assistants and ensure


that a highest standard of cleanliness is maintained in the House. To assist with


the induction training of new cleaners and ongoing training of existing cleaners,


monitor standards of cleaning and ensure observance of Health and Safety


precautions.

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To liaise with the School Maintenance Team and external contractors when


necessary, (electricians, plumbers etc.) to arrange routine and emergency


maintenance.

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To conduct tours of the House for the benefit of prospective new boys and


their parents when the Housemaster is unavailable.

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To collect travel plans for boys holding Tier 4 visas and ensure that the travel


spreadsheet is kept up to date for exeats, half-terms and holidays.

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To contribute to the social life of the House and attend functions such as


Induction Day, the House Christmas Dinner, and the House Barbeque at the


end of the Summer Term.

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Always to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all that the school


does

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To carry out any other reasonable duties as required by the Housemaster.

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To undertake training in any of the above duties (e.g., First Aid), in accordance


with individual requirements.

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To always maintain confidentiality in respect of school-related matters and to


prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information.







Responsibilities may be direct, joint or through devolved structures, but always in


accordance with whole school policies. These details may be amended at any time


by agreement, but in any case, will be reviewed through the appraisal process.


You may also be required to undertake such other comparable duties as the Trust requires from time to time.







Person Specification - Matron

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects


all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Essential Desirable Method of

assessment

These are qualities without which the These are extra qualities which can


Applicant could not be appointed be used to choose between


applicants who meet all of the


essential criteria

Qualifications

Good general standard of education Certificates



Current full driving licence




First Aid qualification or the willingness to


complete one.

Experience

Experience in a similar type of role Application form

and references

Experience working with children /


in a school environment.




Experience in a supervisory role

Skills and

Effective interpersonal skills Application form,

Knowledge

references and

Effective time management and interview

organisational skills. Ability to meet


deadlines effectively.




High standards of self-motivation, self-

discipline, and integrity




Ability to use own initiative and be


proactive in finding solutions to problems




Ability to earn boys' respect and to


support the houseparent's in achieving


appropriate standards of behaviour




Ability to work as part of a team




Able to work alone and complete tasks,


remaining calm under pressure


if disputes arise




Good knowledge of proficient in using IT


systems (including Outlook)




Knowledge and understanding of health.






and safety issues




Knowledge and understanding of child


protection issues

Personal

Willingness to attend on-going training. Interview and

competencies

references

and qualities

Flexible approach





Empathetic to the feelings and needs of all


members of the House.




Approachable, with a sense of


natural authority