Housematron Wavell, Queen Victoria School (QVS)

Defence Children Services (DCS) Army

Location: Housematron Wavell, Queen Victoria School (QVS)

Grade: Other Housematron

Salary: £25,245 - £26,332

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time

Closing Date: 8 June 2025

Queen Victoria School is a Ministry of Defence(MOD) full time boarding school within the Scottish Education System. We exist to provide a caring but stretching learning environment, valued by the military families whom we serve. We embody and promote values of Excellence, Equality, Integrity, Nurture and Positivity. QVS has a long tradition of ceremonial excellence; we take pride in this and all that our School has to offer.

The main function of this Housematron role is to be a parent figure in the Wavell Boarding House and be responsible for the well-being of the pupils by supporting the House Master/Mistress(HoM) and their House team and to ensure the smooth running of the domestic arrangements in the House.

The post requires someone who likes and understands young people and is able to demonstrate good sense. They should have good interpersonal skills with young people, their parents/ guardians and staff by being a good listener, have a flexible outlook, be warm and friendly in disposition, with sufficient sensitivity to show tact and diplomacy. A sense of humour and an even temper dealing with all situations in a co-operative and sensitive manner are also fundamental to carrying out this job effectively.

The requirements of this post should be achieved through an understanding of, and sympathy with the pupils, balancing a friendly and often informal dialogue with the need to support the HoM in maintaining discipline.

This post is advertised as Full time at 37 hours per week.

Job Description

This post is a Live-in post and has General, Pupil, Supporting, Domestic and Medical responsibilities- full details can be found in the attached job description. Below is an outline of General and Domestic responsibilities.

General Responsibilities

• There is an expectation of a ‘parent figure’ who is generous with their time and responsive to the needs for up to 88 girls within the house.
• Domestic administration and routine in the House, including responsibilities for clothing, linen, bedding, laundry, mending, hygiene and health in addition to day to day supervision of the work of the Housekeeper. The Matron plays a vital role to help to create a cheerful, caring, well ordered environment where pupils, staff and visitors alike feel welcome.
• To work with the House team to maintain standards of cleanliness and personal hygiene from the girls.
• To consult the HoM in any serious matter of concern, and to keep her well informed.
• To support pupils in their daily routines and challenges of boarding school life including promoting good manners, responsible behaviour and punctuality.
• To assist the team to help develop well rounded ambitious and committed young members of the community.

Full details of the job description are available as an attachment to this advert.

Person Specification

Essential

Registered, or be willing to register, with SSSC and obtain SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF level 7 within the timescales specified by SSSC (this will be provided).

Able to move into the one-bedroom flat in Wavell boarding house.

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to show patience and understanding to young people

Experience in working effectively as part of a team.

Sees the bigger picture of organisational aims.

Desirable

Experience of working with teenagers or young people.

Experience of working within a boarding environment.

Experience of working in a secondary school environment.

Qualifications

Benefits

As a QVS employee you will become a MOD Civil Servant. Benefits for QVS/MOD Civil Servants include:

• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies and prides itself on being a supportive employer.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
• Scottish Pension- Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA)
• On campus car parking.
• Access to excellent sports facilities, including a multi-gym.
• This role includes Live In Accommodation
• Possible additional allowance as a boarding tutor (non-compulsory)
• Possible additional allowance as an Assistant HOM (if vacancy arises).

Discover My Benefits:

Please follow the link to visit the Discover My Benefits site which showcases the benefits and discounts offered when working as a civilian for the MOD. https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/civilian/

This post does not offer any assistance with Relocation Allowances.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role before applying, please email Jill Adams, at jill.adams@modschools.org

Telephone :0131 310 2973

To apply please visit Civil Service Jobs Defence Children Services (DCS) House Matron Wavell, Queen Victoria School (QVS) - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK to submit your completed application before the deadline of 8 June 2025.

Defence Children Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.