Matron / Patron (Boarding)

Job Description

Hannah Bennie School (HBS) was established to provide children in Kigamboni with access to high-quality English-medium education close to home. As part of its holistic approach to education, the school is committed to ensuring a safe, structured, and supportive boarding environment where students are guided, cared for, and nurtured beyond the classroom.

To strengthen its boarding section, HBS is seeking a responsible and caring Dormitory Supervisor to oversee the wellbeing, discipline, and daily routines of boarding students. The successful candidate will ensure a safe and structured residential environment that promotes good conduct, personal development, and student welfare.

Responsibilities:

• Provide pastoral care, supervision, and discipline for boarding students outside classroom hours
• Oversee dormitory cleanliness, hygiene, order, and daily student welfare routines
• Manage daily schedules including wake-up routines, meals, study time, recreation, and lights-out
• Monitor student health conditions, administer basic first aid, and escort sick students to medical facilities when necessary
• Enforce child protection and safeguarding policies at all times to ensure student safety
• Coordinate closely with teachers, school nurses, parents, and administration regarding student welfare and behaviour
• Maintain accurate dormitory registers, attendance records, incident reports, and inventory of student belongings
• Support students in developing discipline, responsibility, and positive behaviour habits
• Respond to emergencies and ensure timely reporting of incidents to management
• Promote a supportive and respectful boarding environment for all students

Qualification Required:

• Diploma or Certificate in Education, Counselling, Social Work, Nursing, or a related field
• At least three years of experience working with children in a boarding school, hostel, or residential care setting
• Mature, disciplined, caring, and responsible personality with strong moral character
• Good communication skills in Swahili and basic English
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct and medical fitness certificate
• Basic computer literacy for maintaining student records and communication systems
• Strong interpersonal, supervisory, and conflict-resolution skills

How to Apply:
Applicants should prepare a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of academic and professional certificates, contacts of three referees, and a valid Certificate of Good Conduct. All documents should be submitted as PDF attachments. Applicants must clearly indicate the department and position applied for in the email subject line.

Applications should be sent to [email protected] Subject line title is I25 Matron / Patron (Boarding) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Hannah Bennie School is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages qualified women and persons with disabilities to apply.

The school remains committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and disciplined boarding environment where students can grow academically, socially, and emotionally in a structured and caring setting.