Boarding Patron & Boarding Matron St Ignatius College

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE BOARDING PATRON AND MATRON.

St Ignatius College a Jesuit owned institution seeks to recruit qualified and experienced Zambian national to fill the following vacant position;

BOARDING PATRON AND BOARDING MATRON 

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Matron/Patron is responsible for all aspects of the functioning of the Boarding Section, of which they are in charge and is expected to run following agreed school practice.

REPORTING ACCOUNTABILITY

This is a management position reporting to the College vice Principal.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To oversee the personal and academic development of all the pupils in their care;
• To ensure the School Minimum Standards for Boarding are adhered to;
• To see that good discipline is maintained;
• To make all necessary domestic arrangements for the comfort, health and welfare of the pupils in the school dormitories.
• To ensure that all furniture, equipment and fittings in the Boarding Section, remain in good repair and condition (fair wear and tear excepted),
• To monitor pastoral care and report findings to the Vice Principal
• Ensure policies on pastoral issues (including child protection, bullying, rewards and sanctions) are adhered to.

KEY COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATION

• Full Grade 12 Certificate with 5′ O’ Levels and a minimum of a Diploma in Nursing, Psychology, Hospitality, social work and or Social Sciences or any related field. Registered Nursing will be an added advantage.
• A Degree in any of the above Qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of three (3) years of parental experience in a learning environment.
• Should be able to work under pressure and work beyond regular working hours, including weekends.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES FOR THE POSITION

• Honest and reliable with moral strength
• Innovative and proactive
• High degree of attention to detail
• High degree of integrity
• Tact and diplomacy
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.