Resident Matron

International Schools Today; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential accommodation provided

Meals during term time

Term-time only position

Three hours free time daily + one full

day off per week

Job summary

Ludgrove is seeking a caring, calm and organised boarding assistant to help our boys feel at home. You will build positive relationships, support daily care, and work closely with the School Nurse and boarding staff to help pupils thrive both personally and academically.

This term-time only role includes residential accommodation, meals during term, and generous time off. Prior boarding experience and safeguarding training are advantageous, and a willingness to contribute to school life is

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Caring, approachable and enjoys building positive relationships.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Promotes high standards of wellbeing, behaviour and presentation.
• Willing to contribute to the wider life of a busy boarding school.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with the boys and support their day-to-day care.
• Work closely with the School Nurse and boarding staff to ensure pupil wellbeing.
• Help create a caring, safe and orderly boarding environment.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Safeguarding training

First Aid qualification

Job description

Could you be the caring, calm and organised adult who helps our boys feel at home?

You will build positive relationships with the boys, support their day-to-day care, work closely with our School Nurse and boarding staff, and play an important part in ensuring every pupil thrives both personally and academically.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people.
• Is caring, approachable and enjoys building positive relationships.
• Has strong organisational and communication skills.
• Can promote high standards of wellbeing, behaviour and personal presentation.
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive team.
• Is willing to contribute to the wider life of a busy boarding school.
• Previous boarding experience, safeguarding training and a First Aid qualification would be advantageous.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Term-time only position, plus three days at the start and end of each term.
• Residential accommodation provided.
• Meals during term time.
• Three hours free time each day and one full day off per week.
• A welcoming, supportive and vibrant school community.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people while becoming part of a close-knit boarding family.

Ludgrove 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.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check.