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Matron/Pastoral Leader

Matron/Pastoral Leader

The Duke of York's Royal Military School

Kent

  • £16,739 - £17,103 per year
  • New
Salary:
DOYRMS Band 3
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2024
Apply by:
31 August 2024

Job overview

Job Purpose

A Pastoral Leader is a member of the House Pastoral Team. To exercise day to day operational responsibility for the efficient and effective running of your allocated House, ensuring that the welfare and needs of students are catered for. The House Pastoral Leader is a key member of the House Pastoral Team and is expected to make a full and appropriate contribution to the development of policies and practice which support the pastoral care and well-being of students.

Key Responsibilities

  • Liaise effectively with Housemaster/Mistress on student welfare and major issues, acting on own initiative and following guidance as needed.
  • Supervise students during work hours, ensuring cleanliness, punctuality, and appropriate behaviour, providing individual support and resolving disputes.
  • Accompany students to meals and supervise as per House requirements.
  • Support Tutor and House Parent in academic, behaviour, and overall student progress by liaising with teaching staff.
  • Administer medication and basic first aid, referring students to Medical Centre when necessary.
  • Accompany students on appointments when required, consulting with Medical Centre staff.
  • Assist in organising social, sporting, and other House activities.
  • Ensure compliance with School policies and National Minimum Boarding Standards.
  • Fulfil any new tasks requested by Vice Principal (Pastoral) or SLT through House Parent.
  • Cleaning duties include; general and deep cleaning, maintaining laundry routines and sanitising/disinfecting wet areas, with any additional tasks as directed by the Bursar.

Further Information

For further information, please view the Candidate Pack and Job Description for this role.

Applications Process

Application forms should be emailed by 12pm on 31 August 2024 to: Recruitment@doyrms.com 

Attached documents

About The Duke of York's Royal Military School

The Duke of York’s Royal Military School is a mixed, non-denominational, state secondary boarding school with sixth form situated in Dover, Kent. It is a sponsor-led academy supported by a single-academy trust. A smaller than average secondary school, it provides 500+ places for students between the ages of 11 and 18 when fully subscribed.

The Duke of York’s Royal Military School has roots going back to the early 19th century. It was first built in 1801 by the Duke of York in Chelsea, before relocating to its current Dover site in 1908. The school reopened as an academy in September 2010, becoming the first full state boarding academy. Both the current school and its predecessor have links with the military.

Principal

Alex Foreman

Values and vision

The Duke of York’s Royal Military School prides itself on being a unique establishment rooted in military traditions. The military ethos helps students to develop character and life skills, supporting them to become resilient, skilled, well-educated young people. 

The Duke of York’s Royal Military School was previously only open to children whose parents were members of the armed forces in the UK, but entry was extended to civilian families when the school converted to academy status.

Ofsted report

“Students grow up to be confident leaders. They are courteous and well behaved. They feel safe and work together very well, supporting and challenging each other appropriately. They are rightly proud of their school and their achievements, including those derived from their military activities. The school integrates academic and pastoral care well, ensuring students’ social and academic needs are supported well in both environments.”

View The Duke of York's Royal Military School’s latest Ofsted report

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