Warden/matron

**Pastoral care**
The Matron / Warden fulfils the expectations of students as a parent figure and therefore must ensure physical, mental, emotional well being of the students under her/his care.
S/he must:

- Welcome students at the beginning of a term.
- Be accessible to students for their needs/ worries at all reasonable hours.
- Ensure students report for all activities regularly as per the school schedule.
- Keep track of absenteeism, if any.
- Ensure the development of desirable qualities/habits/ skills in students ( timeliness, punctuality, cleanliness, tidiness, personal hygiene, smart dressing, healthy eating, courtesy, avoiding wastage, respect etc)
- Keep track of students’ expenditure of pocket money as per school guidelines.
- Authorize student chits judiciously.

**Cleanliness, Housekeeping & Maintenance**
- Ensure naming/labelling of all clothes and other personal effects.
- Ensure all clothes are fit enough to be worn.
- Arrange for the repair of clothing, if required.
- Ensure cleaning of uniform and other pieces of clothing to satisfactory levels.
- Ensure that the dorms, rooms are kept tidy.
- Ensure students follow the rota of chores diligently.
- Ensure fixtures and fittings are in proper condition.
- Submit job requests for repairs at the hostel when required.
- Supervise and ensure repair work is completed thoroughly.
- Maintain records, inventories as required by the Bursar / Head of Administration.

**Medical Matters**
- Ensure the medical wellbeing of the students.
- Be aware of simple safety and first aid procedures.
- Maintain a record of student medication in consultation with the nursing staff.
- Ensure students take their medicines as prescribed in the right quantities and at the right time.
- Ensure the safekeeping of medication inappropriate storage.
- Maintain a daily log of all complaints dealt with.
- Work closely with the infirmary and be aware of procedures to be followed in case of emergency/mishap etc.
- Escort students for hospital appointments.
- Determine the fitness of students for outdoor activities etc in consultation with the nursing staff.

**Working Relationships**
- Discuss issues with parents if they so require over the telephone or in person.
- Work with nursing staff on health matters.
- Work with Pastoral Head, Housemasters, Resident Tutors on pastoral matters.
- Work with the Bursar, housekeeping and maintenance staff on administrative issues.

**Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications**
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership skills
- Organisational skills
- Motivational skills
- Counselling skills
- Basic ICT skills
- Reporting skills
- Collaborative skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Physical fitness
- A genuine affection for children and interest in their lives
- Display empathy, reliability, warmth, sensitivity, flexibility, tactfulness, diplomacy etc.
- A sense of humour and level-headedness
- Patience

**Salary**: From ₹25,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Food provided
- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bhatagaon - Mahadev Ghat Road, Raipur - 492013, Chhattisgarh: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (preferred)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Wardon: 5 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)