Job Description

Job Title:

Day Matron

Reporting To:

The Bursar in conjunction with the Housemistress or Housemaster.

Saints' House is the first co-educational House in the history of the College, being a base for c/ 65 boys and girls aged 13-18. The non-residential Day Matron will therefore have a crucial role in supporting the ethos of the House and in working closely with the Housemistress/Housemaster (HMM) and Assistant Housemistress/Housemaster (AHMM) in the support of the pupils and the full domestic running of the House.

The Day Matron's role is one of support to the HMM and Tutors in establishing the ethos of the House; to act as surrogate parent, offering a sympathetic ear when appropriate. The Day Matron's role provides a significant and important contribution to the overall welfare of the pupils in the school. The role also includes being the first point of call if a pupil is feeling unwell, liaising closely with the Health Centre and the HMM. The Day Matron will manage the day-to-day domestic running of the House, supervising cleaning and laundry (and helping out hands-on where necessary), and organising repairs and maintenance. An annual appraisal scheme for the Matrons is conducted by the Bursar.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Pastoral

To help and support the HMM in the smooth running of the House. To be alert to any signs of individual problems and provide sympathetic, understanding and personal contact with the pupils in the House. To be a person in the House, other than the HMM or House Tutor, to whom pupils may turn to when problems arise. To work closely with the HMM in ensuring and maintaining a happy and secure environment within the House in which all pupils can thrive.

Health

To provide a watching brief of the health of pupils and maintain working contact with the School Health Centre. To follow the protocols for the administration of medication established by the Health Centre. Along with other staff, transport pupils to such medical appointments or hospital appointments as are deemed necessary and in an emergency accompany pupils in an ambulance to hospital. In conjunction with the HMM, ensure standards of tidiness are maintained in day and work rooms, bathrooms etc. and that hygiene standards are maintained in pupil kitchen areas. To manage the team of Domestic Assistants and help the DA's where necessary To report any defects in the fabric, fittings or furnishings of the House through the appropriate channels, keeping the HMM apprised. To ensure standards of cleanliness are maintained throughout the House. To clean and maintain cleaning equipment. Always observe COSHH regulations and safe working practices. To work closely with the HMM and House Tutors to ensure comprehensive cover of the House. To attend regular meetings of House Matrons with the Bursar and half-termly Pastoral Meetings with the Assistant Head - Pastoral. To comply with instructions relating to security and confidentiality. To observe and comply with the Health and Safety policy of the College. To undertake Fire Warden training (as for all staff), to comply with the School's Health and Safety Policy and Fire Regulations. To adhere to the principles and requirements of the College's Safeguarding Policy, with particularly regard to the key pastoral nature of the role. To clean and maintain cleaning equipment. To always observe COSHH regulations and safe working practices. There will be occasions when there are days in the College's calendar that specifically require a Day Matron to be on duty e.g. Open Day at the beginning of May and Founder's Day at the end of May. On such days the Day Matron is expected to be in attendance and ensure the House is open to College visitors. A valid, clean UK Driving License is essential. Strong interpersonal skills when working with children, colleagues and parents. A self-starter and a good team player; able to work independently and to work within the team of Matrons. Highly motivated, hardworking and passionate about education. Innovative and creative thinker, able to inspire confidence in children and their parents. Warm and positive with a 'can-do' mindset. Organisation, discretion, flexibility and attention to detail. Desire to be fully involved in the life of the school. The ability to manage and develop a team of Domestic Assistants. A First Aid qualification is desirable but not necessary as training will be given in this field.

Housekeeping and cleaning

In conjunction with the HMM, ensure standards of tidiness are maintained in day and work rooms, bathrooms etc. and that hygiene standards are maintained in pupil kitchen areas. To manage the team of Domestic Assistants and help the DA's where necessary To report any defects in the fabric, fittings or furnishings of the House through the appropriate channels, keeping the HMM apprised. To ensure standards of cleanliness are maintained throughout the House. To clean and maintain cleaning equipment. Always observe COSHH regulations and safe working practices.

In Addition

To work closely with the HMM and House Tutors to ensure comprehensive cover of the House. To attend regular meetings of House Matrons with the Bursar and half-termly Pastoral Meetings with the Assistant Head - Pastoral.

Other Specific Duties

To comply with instructions relating to security and confidentiality. To observe and comply with the Health and Safety policy of the College. To undertake Fire Warden training (as for all staff), to comply with the School's Health and Safety Policy and Fire Regulations. To adhere to the principles and requirements of the College's Safeguarding Policy, with particularly regard to the key pastoral nature of the role. To clean and maintain cleaning equipment. To always observe COSHH regulations and safe working practices.

Special Occasions

There will be occasions when there are days in the College's calendar that specifically require a Day Matron to be on duty e.g. Open Day at the beginning of May and Founder's Day at the end of May. On such days the Day Matron is expected to be in attendance and ensure the House is open to College visitors.
This job description sets out the main duties at the time they were drawn up. Such duties may vary occasionally but without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.

Key Skills and Qualities required:

A valid, clean UK Driving License is essential. Strong interpersonal skills when working with children, colleagues and parents. A self-starter and a good team player; able to work independently and to work within the team of Matrons. Highly motivated, hardworking and passionate about education. Innovative and creative thinker, able to inspire confidence in children and their parents. Warm and positive with a 'can-do' mindset. Organisation, discretion, flexibility and attention to detail. Desire to be fully involved in the life of the school. The ability to manage and develop a team of Domestic Assistants. A First Aid qualification is desirable but not necessary as training will be given in this field.

Application Procedure:

Applications should be made using the application form. Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position at Lancing.

Application forms are available from the College website www.lancingcollege.org.uk. Please send any emails to recruitment@lancing.org.uk

A full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of two referees, one of whom should be the candidate's current or most recent employer should be included with the application.

Closing date:

Friday 8 August 2025

Interviews:

w/c 18 August 2025

The College reserves the right to call individuals to interview prior to the closing date for applications.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,554.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 03/11/2025