Boarding Matron (Fixed Term)

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

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Location:

KwaZulu-Natal, ZA

Date: 28 Sept 2026

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 126 premium private schools in 28 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.

OUR SCHOOL:

Reddam House Umhlanga is a premium co-educational, private school situated on the outskirts of the bustling Umhlanga Ridge - Durban, offering an Early Learning School, Preparatory School and IEB College to students from 1 year old to Grade 12.

The leading IEB School in Durban, Reddam House Umhlanga offers a Christian, holistic, innovative, educational experience, encouraging students to realize their unique gifts, talents and abilities in pursuit of academic excellence.

Set on 17 hectares of land, the School provides spacious, modern facilities, where children are encouraged to be children while functioning within the parameters of a robust, bespoke curriculum. The School’s tranquil setting is ideal for learning and outdoor activities.

Reddam House Umhlanga School seamlessly blends Boarding and Day schooling. Our comprehensive curriculum includes enriching academic, performing arts and sports programmes as well as opportunities for philanthropy.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Boarding Matron is responsible for the pastoral care, wellbeing, safety and day-to-day support of students residing in the Co-educational Boarding House at Reddam House Umhlanga. The role requires a full-time commitment to boarding life and plays a vital role in creating a nurturing, structured and supportive environment in which boarders can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

The boarding matron acts in loco parentis and is a highly visible presence within the boarding community, providing guidance, care and support to both male and female boarders while maintaining high standards of wellbeing, conduct, safeguarding and student welfare.

The successful candidate will work closely with boarding staff, parents, teaching staff and the wider school community to ensure that every boarder feels safe, valued, supported and cared for.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pastoral Care and Student Wellb eing

• Build positive and supportive relationships with all boarders.
• Monitor student welfare and wellbeing.
• Provide pastoral support for personal, social, emotional and developmental needs.

Boarding Operations

• Oversee the daily operation of the co-educational boarding house.
• Supervise and support boarders during daily routines.
• Ensure appropriate supervision and pastoral care for boys and girls in line with school policies.

Parent Communication

• Build strong relationships with parents and guardians.
• Communicate effectively regarding boarding, student welfare and pastoral matters.

Student Welfare and Daily Support

• Maintain a visible and accessible presence throughout the school day and within the boarding environment.
• Support students with daily routines, organisation, wellbeing and pastoral needs.
• Coordinate medical appointments, medication and healthcare requirements in accordance with school policies.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Experience and Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrated experience providing pastoral care and student support within a school, boarding or residential environment.
• Ability to establish trusting relationships with adolescents while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and student wellbeing practices.
• Willingness to participate fully in the life of a busy boarding community.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.