Housemother - Barrington House - Durham, United Kingdom - Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation

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Description

Housemother

Barrington House, Chorister School

Line Management:
Housemistress, Barrington House

Role:

The Housemother is directly responsible to the Housemaster/Housemistress for the general welfare of the pupils within Barrington House, including providing pastoral, medical and domestic support.

Contract:
Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours - Full-time Term Time plus 3 weeks (plus occasional weekends)

Salary:
£20,398 FTE - (X on the Durham Cathedral Foundation Support Staff Scale

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

As a member of the boarding staff, the Housemother is expected to work as part of a team which contributes to the life and running of the boarding house.

The Housemother is expected to be interested in the students and to keep their welfare in mind at all times.

While a major responsibility lies in the efficient administrative functioning of the boarding house, their other equally important role is to be found in the area of pastoral care.

It is imperative that the Housemother is seen as an integral part of the pastoral "family" and as such they can be invaluable as a 'friendly ear'.

Listening to home news, classroom issues, social relationships and sporting achievements is an important aspect of the role.

It is important to observe that, as the Housemother lives in the house on her shift, she is in contact with all boarders and can often be the first one to notice when a boarder is homesick, has friendship problems, is disorganised, lacks basic hygiene or is not themselves.

If a house is a safe and caring environment, it will be in no small part due to the role played by the Housemother and it will be evidenced by the way the boarders relate to each other and to the other house staff and wider community.

Pastoral:

Be responsible for and promote the general health and wellbeing of the pupils
Safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils in accordance with School Safeguarding and Behaviour Policies
Provide adult supervision in the House to ensure the smooth running of the morning and evening where required, including assisting with morning wakeup and bedtimes.
Transfer to the medical room in school for daily duties caring for the day pupils.
Contribute to the maintenance of School standards in uniform and be responsible for the care, supervision, cleanliness and presentation of pupils in conjunction with the

Housemaster/Housemistress

Maintain clear and accurate records of any pastoral issues and relay to the Housemaster/ Housemistress/ Form Tutor/Pastoral team

Medical:

Refer medical matters to the School Medical Centre, doctors' surgery or hospital as required and liaise closely with the Medical Centre to share any health concerns.
Daily duty in the medical room in school attending the medical and pastoral needs of the day pupils, including taking care of sick pupils unable to attend normal lessons.
Administer medications in accordance with medical centre policies or as prescribed by the doctor.
Respond to and manage medical emergencies as well as routine appointments, escorting pupils when required.
Attend First Aid training as provided by the School or other designated organisation
Ensure supplies of medical items are maintained in a safe and secure manner in accordance with protocols from the Medical Centre.
Weekly stock checks of medicines and top up where necessary from the Medical Centre.

Domestic:

Carry out regular checks of all bedding, furniture, fixtures and fittings and advise on replacement of these items as required.
Maintain the security of the premises and pupils and report any security issues.
Carry out H&S and House checks as designated by the Housemaster/Housemistress.
Fire marshalling duties as required including the completion of the Fire Plan for the nights when you are resident.

General:

Meet with Housemaster/Housemistress on a daily basis (in line with the rota) to ensure smooth running of the House and liaise regarding the work of domestic staff attached to the house.
Conduct House tours if required.
Liaise with the Estates Manager in connection with routine maintenance.
Maintain accurate and uptodate pupil records and assist with filing.
Provide cover for other Matrons and Medical Centre when required.
Assist with preparation for and attending House functions.
Be available for training sessions both during termtime and at the start and end of each term as required.
Attend the INSET at the start of every term.
Carry out other duties commensurate with the post.
Respect information, given that you will have access to information which is confidential to pupils, parents and staff.
Be available (on rota basis) for special events for the cathedral Choristers on some weekends and out of term time.

Person Specification: