Matron

Key purpose
To contribute to the boarding programme as per the published rota.  When on duty, to take responsibility for the boarders, both on and off site, and to ensure the highest standards of safety and pastoral care.

Specific responsibilities and expectations of this role
safety, and pastoral care of the boarders.

1. To oversee the security and upkeep of the boarding facilities.

2. To support boarding staff with boarders’ illnesses during the day shift.

   1. To administer day medication doses
   2. To conduct all day vitals checks and tests.
   3. To carry out day external medical transport needs.

3. To support the day shift routines in the boarding halls.

4. To respond to any emergency calls from the Halls.

5. To properly manage daily correspondence through email, handover reports and direct communication with the boarding staff, night matrons, facilities and medical team.

6. To ensure that boarders’ clothes and personal belongings are in good repair, used and worn appropriately and stored securely and tidily.

7. To act as a fire marshall over the boarding facilities.

8. To operate school transport vehicles as needed.

9. To assist with collecting/distributing boarders’ devices as necessary.

10. To support boarders in managing their day time routines.

11. Oversee external laundry services and support students in developing independent laundry skills through guidance, instruction and supervision in managing their own laundry.

12. Assist boarders’ check-in and check-out processes.

13. To tend to sickbay/isolation zone needs.

14. To maintain all boarding equipment/supply inventory.

15. To maintain the highest level of discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information and materials, engage appropriately with students, and report any student concerns to the Line Manager.

16. With regard to cleaners ( external vendors) - Assist with monitoring cleaning standards within boarding and  to report concerns to coordinator or facilities.

17. To assist with airport transfers.

18. To assist with term break needs.

19. To attend such meetings and official school functions as are appropriate for the role.

20. To support overnight shifts as needed.

    N.B. At the Prince of Wales Island International Schools, we are committed to providing a safe environment for all children. To keep every child safe, a proactive safeguarding culture is encouraged, and all members of our community are expected to share this commitment.