House Matron

Overview

We are currently looking for caring and an enthusiastic House Matron to join our ‘Outstanding’ rated boarding team.

You will work closely with the Director of Boarding, Head Matron and the Boarding Team in all areas of the School. You will be responsible for safeguarding the welfare and wellbeing of students and will assist the Head of Accommodation and Student Services in the smooth running of the domestic arrangements of the Boarding Houses.

As a House Parent, your role will be to provide top quality pastoral care for our students, making them feel part of our college community and supporting them in their journey towards independent living at university and beyond. This will involve upholding student welfare, maintaining discipline and assisting students with their time management.

Abbey College Cambridge is one of the best sixth form colleges for international students in the UK. We specialise in helping students from across the world achieve the personal, social and academic growth needed to succeed at the UK’s best universities. Abbey College is a happy, flourishing and successful International Boarding school. With students aged 13-21 from over 40 different nationalities.

Your duties and responsibilities will include the following:

·       To prioritise the safeguarding, welfare, health and safety of students above all other duties and be familiar with statutory safeguarding and child protection needs and requirements as well as school policies developing a supportive, caring and effective relationships with the students, leading by example, always aware of the duty of care “in loco parentis”.

• Offering support and guidance to all boarders, promoting student welfare and enforcing behaviour policies.
• Supporting students who are ill and injured by providing first aid, medical support, and escorting students to medical appointments.
• To promote good personal hygiene, tidiness, cleanliness, good housekeeping and healthy eating practices.
• Ensuring boarding is maintained to the highest standard to allow students to thrive in both their educational studies and personal lives.
• To report and follow up student absence appropriately.
• To communicate with parents/guardians where appropriate.

Qualifications and Experience

You will be able to build excellent relationships with young people, be supportive and caring, have the ability to remain calm under pressure and a flexible approach to duties. Hold A Levels or equivalent qualifications or experience, be competent in the use of a PC, particularly the use of MS Word and Outlook, and have a working knowledge of record keeping and data protection. You will have excellent verbal and written English, good communication and organisational skills and have a working understanding of child protection. Higher level qualifications and previous experience working with children or in a care setting is desirable.

Hours

You will work full time, 37.5 hours per week, 7am – 3pm Monday – Friday, term time plus two weeks (37 weeks per year).

Pay & Holiday

£25,000 - £26,250 per annum full time equivalent is offered to the successful candidate depending on qualifications and experience. £20,480 - £21,500 per annum pro rata, this includes a payment for 5.6 weeks holiday. Your holiday will have been deemed to be taken outside of term time.

Benefits

• Employee assistance programme 
• Sports groups and free on site gym facilities
• Alpha Plus Group personal pension plan, 7% employer contribution.
• Season ticket train travel discount and loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted school fees
• Regular social events
• Meals provided during shift.

Alpha Plus Group (APG)

Abbey College Cambridge is a constituent college of the Abbey DLD Group of Colleges, which is in turn part of the Alpha Plus Group.

Safeguarding

APG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as an employee of APG you will be expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

How to Apply

Please read our Applicant Information Pack to access full details about the position and visit our Recruitment Website. Please enclose your CV and a detailed personal statement detailing why you think you have the necessary skills to be successful in this position. Please note applications will be assessed upon receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.