Hostel Matron

Company Name:JC Best Schools International

Job Description:

The ideal candidate is responsible for the overall welfare, discipline, and day-to-day management of students residing in a school hostel, ensuring their safety, cleanliness, academic progress, and adherence to hostel rules, often acting as a mother figure and providing guidance and support while maintaining a structured living environment.

• Minimum Qualification : High School (S.S.C.E)
• Experience Level : Entry level
• Experience Length : 2 years
• Working Hours : Full Time

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring student health and wellbeing, addressing concerns, and providing necessary support.
• Maintaining open communication with students, encouraging them to discuss personal issues.
• Ensuring students adhere to hostel rules and regulations, including curfews, cleanliness standards, and behavior guidelines.
• Supervising hostel staff, including cleaners and security personnel.
• Managing room assignments and overseeing room changes as needed.
• Coordinating meal schedules and ensuring proper dietary needs are met.
• Overseeing maintenance and repairs within the hostel.
• Encouraging academic excellence by monitoring study habits and providing academic guidance when required.
• Facilitating study sessions or group work as needed.
• Communicating with teachers regarding student academic progress.
• Addressing disciplinary issues promptly and fairly, enforcing consequences for rule violations.
• Mediating conflicts between students and resolving disputes.
• Organizing social events and activities within the hostel to foster a positive community atmosphere.
• Providing emotional support and guidance to students experiencing personal challenges.
• Maintaining regular communication with parents or guardians regarding student welfare.

Requirements:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with students and staff.
• Strong leadership and organizational abilities to manage daily operations effectively.
• Empathy and understanding to provide emotional support and pastoral care to students.
• Ability to enforce rules fairly and consistently while maintaining positive relationships.
• Strong sense of responsibility and commitment to student safety and well-being.

Job Type:Full Time

Education NGN 75,000 – 150,000 Negotiable

Job Posted:3rd March 2025