House Matron

House Matron Vacancy

Chase Grammar School is made up of three Houses (Tylecote, Parton and Lee), all of which are located on the main school campus in the heart of Cannock. The House Matron is a key member of each House team and their primary responsibility is the welfare of students in their House. The House Matron will be:

· an effective and harmonious part of an energetic, cohesive, hardworking team

· able to communicate effectively at all levels with students, staff, parents and guardians

· professional, flexible, conscientious, and able to act with discretion at all times

· able to work upon your own initiative in a calm and patient manner

· able to demonstrate a genuine warmth and interest in the students in your care

General Responsibilities (Please see the Job Description for specific responsibilities)

Reporting to the Housemaster/mistress, House Matrons provide pastoral care for and supervision of students belonging to a House. This will include both boarding and day students. Matrons also undertake housekeeping duties and provide assistance to the School Nurses with the medical care of students. The post holder will be required to comply with the Chase Grammar School Code of Conduct and will have access to and be responsible for confidential information and documentation. The House Matron must ensure confidential or sensitive material is handled appropriately and accurately, following the policies and guidelines of the School.

Safeguarding

Chase Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to satisfy an enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service and must attend and comply with all Safeguarding Training and the School’s Safeguarding Policy.

To apply, candidates must complete the school’s Application form and Pre-Employment Medical form and send it, together with a letter of application addressed to Dr P Silverwood, the School Principal to Lmm@chasegrammar.com to arrive no later than 09:00, Monday, 4 June 2018.