Boarding Matron (Fixed Term)
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- Fixed-term contract
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Overview The Boarding Matron (Fixed Term) role at Reddam House Umhlanga, part of Inspired Education, focuses on the pastoral care, wellbeing, safety, and daily support of students residing in the co-educational Boarding House. This position requires a full-time commitment to boarding life, aiming to create a nurturing, structured, and supportive environment where boarders can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The Matron acts in loco parentis, maintaining a visible presence to provide guidance, care, and support to both male and female boarders, while upholding high standards of wellbeing, conduct, safeguarding, and student welfare. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with boarding staff, parents, teaching staff, and the wider school community to ensure every boarder feels safe, valued, supported, and cared for. What you will do * Build positive and supportive relationships with all boarders. * Monitor student welfare and wellbeing. * Provide pastoral support for personal, social, emotional, and developmental needs. * Oversee the daily operation of the co-educational boarding house. * Supervise and support boarders during daily routines. * Ensure appropriate supervision and pastoral care for boys and girls in line with school policies. * Build strong relationships with parents and guardians. * Communicate effectively regarding boarding, student welfare, and pastoral matters. * Maintain a visible and accessible presence throughout the school day and within the boarding environment. * Support students with daily routines, organisation, wellbeing, and pastoral needs. * Coordinate medical appointments, medication, and healthcare requirements in accordance with school policies. Requirements (from the original advert) * Demonstrated experience providing pastoral care and student support within a school, boarding, or residential environment. * Ability to establish trusting relationships with adolescents while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. * Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and student wellbeing practices. * Willingness to participate fully in the life of a busy boarding community. Who should apply An ideal candidate for this role is an individual with demonstrated experience in providing pastoral care and student support in a school, boarding, or residential setting. They should be capable of establishing trusting relationships with adolescents while adhering to professional boundaries and possess a strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and student wellbeing practices. Additionally, the candidate must be willing to fully participate in the dynamic life of a busy boarding community. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/boarding-matron-fixed-term-inspired-education-1 Source: myjobmag
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