Senior House Matron

We are seeking to appoint a Senior House Matron to play a vital role in the largest Catholic independent boarding and day school in the UK. Working closely with the Heads of Boarding (HoB), Assistant Heads of Boarding (AHoB), and House Matrons, the Senior House Matron will provide pastoral care to boarders, sharing in the responsibility for their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing. They will also contribute to establish a ‘home’ environment for boarders through the routines of the boarding houses.Reporting to the Director of Boarding, the Senior House Matron will also have oversight of the team of House Matrons and will be responsible for ensuring a consistently high standard of cleanliness, presentation and domestic provision across all boarding houses. This is a hands-on residential role, requiring strong leadership, attention to detail and the ability to support and guide others. The successful candidate will work closely with House staff to promote a welcoming, safe and well-maintained environment in which boarders thrive.Leadership and Management· to oversee and support the team of House Matrons across all boarding houses· to have responsibility for the quality of work provided by the House Matrons, providing guidance where necessary· to support the HoB and AHoB in delivering outstanding pastoral care, and maintaining high standards in line with National Minimum Standards for boarding Spiritual· to support the Catholic ethos of the School, including attending Mass and liturgical events, and encouraging opportunities for prayer, reflection, and spiritual development within the boarding houses· to support opportunities for spiritual growth and development e.g. prayer, reflection and collective worship together with the House team and members of the Chaplaincy team Social and Behaviour· to assist the HoB and AHoB in establishing a community spirit and family atmospherewithin the Houses, based on care, trust and respect· to assist the HoB and AHoB in ensuring that all boarders are aware of the Code of Conductand adhere to high standards of behaviour and courtesy at all times· to foster a positive and inclusive environment, with good integration between students of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds· to promote equality and diversity, challenging inappropriate behaviour and attitudes e.g. racism, sexism Personal Development & Wellbeing· to ensure boarders have a consistently high standard of dress (including polishing shoes) and that there is compliance with uniform expectations· to be available for boarders, supporting their routines· to make regular inspections of rooms· to ensure laundry is done regularly and items are named and in good order, making minor alterations and repairs· to eat supper with boarders (when working), encouraging boarders to establish healthy eating patterns· to encourage boarders to take responsibility for the security of their own belongings, including the appropriate deposit of money and valuables brought to School Cleaning· to work with Cleaning staff and House Matrons to clean indoor and outdoor areas relating to the House, including bath/shower rooms and toilets· to undertake deep cleaning· to assist with critical incident response and wet vacuuming· to recover lost property and return to agreed point· to work with