Boarding House Matron - Sussex, United Kingdom - Bede's School Trust

Bede's School Trust

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Sussex, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Bede's is a thriving independent school, located in the picturesque East Sussex countryside.

We are looking for an experienced and proactive individual to join us as a Boarding House Matron within our Boarding team.

Reporting to our House Manager/Boarding Hm this is an exciting opportunity for someone to be responsible for the care, supervision and well-being of pupils; to be responsible for the day-to-day running of the House routines and systems and maintain the good presentation of the House.

They will need to have great communication & record keeping skills, keep up to date with safeguarding policies and procedures and provide an empathetic presence in the house, being sensitive to those who are having difficulties coping with school life.

Most of all, we are looking for someone who has experience in working with children and adolescents.

To be proactive, enthusiastic team player and have relevant first aid & mental health first aid qualifications, if not a holder of certificates in these areas, to be willing to acquire one at Bede's request.

A clean driving licence and access to a vehicle for all shifts.

This is a permanent role, working 30 hours a week, term time only plus 3 weeks. Due to the nature of the role, we will require the individual to be on a rota for weekends.

Bede's offer a range of benefits including;

A generous holiday allowance of 30 days plus bank holidays (full time equivalent),
Staff pension scheme,
Employee Assistance Programme
Free use of School gym & pool facilities,
Eye care vouchers,
Death in Service,
Free onsite parking at the Senior School,
A free lunch provided each day & much more
Bede's Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our students and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs._