Matron

1 week ago

Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia Brecon Synergy SDN BHD Full time
The following is a description of the responsibilities and duties of a House Matron. A list of expected responsibilities and duties can be neither definitive nor exclusive. Much depends on the way in which the House team works together.

The expected responsibilities and duties, however, of a House Matron include:

  • The Matron is a member of the residential House team, along with the HP and Assistant House Parent. The Matron is responsible for the pastoral care, health and welfare, and health education of the boys/girls in the House. There are other nonresidential members of the House team which include House Tutors.
  • The Matron reports directly to the HP on all matters relating to the welfare of pupils and the fabric of the House. The Matron ensures that the right care is given to the pupils and monitors their wellbeing at all times. This is done by facilitating and contributing to the various routines of the House, which seek to promote the confidence of the pupils within a happy atmosphere. These routines encourage high standards of dress, cleanliness and respectful relationships with staff and fellow pupils.
  • The Matron should be an approachable, kind and friendly person who is available to all pupils without discrimination or favouritism. It is the nature of the role that pupils may confide in them from time to time and the Matron will need to listen and exercise sound professional judgement. This will require a caring attitude in line with understanding of the principles of confidentiality and information sharing, so that matters can be dealt with as they arise while the welfare and happiness of the pupils in the Matron's care is ensured. To this end, Matrons make themselves available for training courses and professional development, in accordance with the INSET programme structured by the Head of Boarding.
  • A Matron's role is to participate fully in the life of the House. Consequently, each Matron is welcome to attend all meals and is encouraged to eat with pupils. Attendance at House matches, helping with House plays, supporting concerts and being an integral part of social events in the life of the pupils will form part of daily life. This involvement helps develop a positive and supportive relationship with the pupils, who appreciate and draw courage from their Matron's interest in and encouragement of their various activities.
  • A Matron should establish close relationships and good communication with parents, taking an early opportunity to do so at the start of a pupil's career at the School, and being available to talk to parents, especially at the beginning and end of every term, half term and at exeat weekends, or when it is likely that parents will be visiting for matches, concerts, plays, etc.
  • The Matron coordinates pupils' travel arrangements to and from School, for example ordering taxis to or from airports.

Duties
General Welfare

  • To be responsible, in conjunction with the HP, for the pupils' general welfare, health and presentation.
  • The Matron will be expected to help new pupils to settle in and to look after all pupils in the house, both on a day-to-day basis and in helping them individually to cope with any crises in their lives. This will involve listening to their problems over a wide range of issues. A Matron is expected to help the HP to create a friendly and happy atmosphere in the house. A Matron will also often be a point of contact with parents.
  • The Matron is expected to ensure that the pupils are well turned-out and appropriately dressed.
  • The Matron should be monitoring the behaviour of pupils within the house, both good and bad, and alert the HP to both types.
  • The Matron is expected to assist the HP on "social" occasions and in entertaining pupils. This includes having pupils within your flat of an evening to entertain them as and when required.
  • The Matron is expected to support the pupils in their everyday activities where possible, watching them in sports, music, drama etc.
  • With the recognised importance of the Children's Act and the introduction of National Minimum Boarding Standards, the role of the Matron on the pastoral side is of vital importance. It is expected that the House Matron will undertake continuing professional development. A Matron is expected to be aware of child protection procedures in the school and will undertake compulsory training annually.
  • The Matron should monitor pupils' daily routine (including punctuality, meal attendance and diets) to help the pupils meet expected standards. Matrons, either individually or in coordination with each other, provide a first-aid presence at House matches during sports afternoons.

Health

  • To assess illness, then to deal with minor problems and to refer to the School Nurse at the Medical Centre all other medical matters, in accordance with the advisory notes issued by the Doctor.
  • To arrange physiotherapy and medical appointments and to acco

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