Boarding Life & Wellbeing Lead

Inspired Education Group; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Reddam House Umhlanga, part of Inspired Education Group, invites applications for a Boarding Matron to provide pastoral care and daily support to boarders in a co-educational house. The role is full-time and focuses on wellbeing, safeguarding and creating a nurturing environment.

You will work closely with boarding staff, parents and teachers to ensure safety, smooth routines and strong welfare for students from entry to Year 12, contributing to a vibrant, values-driven boarding community.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral care and student support within a school/boarding environment.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with adolescents while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge.
• Willingness to participate in the life of a busy boarding community.

Responsibilities

• Build positive and supportive relationships with all boarders.
• Monitor student welfare and wellbeing.
• Provide pastoral support for personal, social, emotional and developmental needs.
• Oversee daily operation of the co-educational boarding house.
• Supervise and support boarders during daily routines.
• Ensure appropriate supervision and pastoral care in line with school policies.
• Build strong relationships with parents and guardians.
• Communicate effectively regarding boarding, student welfare and pastoral matters.
• Maintain a visible and accessible presence during the school day and in boarding.
• Support students with daily routines, organisation, wellbeing and pastoral needs.
• Coordinate medical appointments, medication and healthcare requirements per policy.

Skills

Pastoral care

Student welfare

Relationship building

Safeguarding

Communication

Job description

Reddam House Umhlanga, part of Inspired Education Group, invites applications for a Boarding Matron to provide pastoral care and daily support to boarders in a co-educational house. The role is full-time and focuses on wellbeing, safeguarding and creating a nurturing environment.

You will work closely with boarding staff, parents and teachers to ensure safety, smooth routines and strong welfare for students from entry to Year 12, contributing to a vibrant, values-driven boarding community.