Boarding House Matron

Job Description

We have an excellent opportunity for a Boarding House Matron to join our team, assisting with the care of our pupils within a Boarding House at Taunton School (Senior).The role is the first point of contact for pupils and requires someone who is proactive,flexible and empathetic, providing a strong presence in the Boarding House during the day. In addition, the role is responsible for overseeing, and working alongside, a team of Domestic staff to ensure that the house is cleaned to a high standard.With experienceof working with children and young people, and a strong understanding of child protection and safeguarding, you will be capable of providing the highest possible care and attention to our pupils. To be successful in your application you will have a strongunderstanding of child protection and safeguarding legislation, along with skills such as: exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, excellent interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to act on your own initiative. This is anexcellent opportunity to join a school which prides itself on the high calibre of staff who make up our warm, friendly and diverse community.More informationThis role is full time and permanent, Term Time only plus additional weeks. Hours cover 5 days a week,including Saturdays.During busy periods you may be required to work overtime, and you will also be required to work some overtime during holiday periods to assist with holiday courses. This commitment is 6 weeks per year and may involve weekend working. Youwill be given advance notice by your Manager of days required during holiday periods.For more information about working at Taunton School, and to view the detailed job description and person specification for this role, please visit our website.To apply, pleaseclick on apply for job on the job page and complete the application form and upload a covering letter as part of your application.Equal OpportunitiesTaunton School is an equal opportunities employer, accredited with the Investors in People Gold Standard,and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability or age. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills,qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment. If you have a disability and require any assistance with the application process please contact by an email.SafeguardingWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenand young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The offer of employment will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references and a successful enhanced DBS check.ClosingDateThe closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Tuesday 31st August, however early applications are encouraged as they will be reviewed as received.