About the role
To provide pastoral care, welfare, discipline and mentorship to girl boarders, creating a safe, orderly and Christ-centred home where every student can thrive and grow as a servant leader.
Reports to: Administrative Coordinator
Overall accountability: The Boarding Matron is accountable for the safety, welfare, discipline and character formation of all girls in the boarding facility, 24 hours a day during term.
Accountability question: Are the girls in our boarding facility safe, cared for, disciplined and growing in Christ-like character?
Key responsibilities
Dormitory Supervision & Routine
- Supervise daily boarding routines, including wake-up, personal hygiene, meals, evening prep and lights-out.
- Take and record roll calls at least three times a day, and report any absence immediately.
- Inspect dormitories daily for cleanliness, order and safety.
Student Welfare & Health
- Monitor girls’ health, hygiene, personal care needs and emotional wellbeing, and refer health concerns to the School Health Officer the same day.
- Make sure every boarder has the personal items, sanitary supplies and bedding she needs.
Mentorship, Counselling & Discipleship
- Provide mentorship, guidance and basic counselling, and refer complex cases to the Social Worker.
- Lead or support evening devotions and life-skills sessions for girls at least once a week.
Discipline & Conduct
- Keep order and fair, restorative discipline in line with school policy.
- Record all disciplinary incidents, and report serious cases to school leadership within 24 hours.
Safeguarding & Emergency Response
- Apply UBORA’s Child Safeguarding Policy at all times, and report any safeguarding concern immediately.
- Respond to after-hours welfare issues and emergencies, following the school’s emergency procedures.
Records, Property & Reporting
- Keep boarding registers, incident logs and an inventory of dormitory property, and check the inventory every term.
- Liaise with the Social Worker, Academic Coordinator and parents on welfare matters.
- Submit a monthly boarding welfare report to the Administrative Coordinator.
Minimum qualifications
- Education: Diploma in Guidance and Counselling, Nursing and Midwifery, or Health Sciences
- Experience: 3+ years
- Languages: English, Kiswahili
- At least 3 years’ experience in youth work, counselling or pastoral care
- Female, because the role involves residential supervision of girls’ dormitories
- Willing to live on campus and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
- Added advantage: Experience in a boarding school setting
Core competencies & skills
Pastoral Care & Basic CounsellingChild Safeguarding & Student WelfarePositive Discipline & Behaviour ManagementMentorship & Christian Character FormationOrganisation, Record-Keeping & Emergency Response
What we offer
- 2-year fixed-term contract, including a 3–6 month probation period
- Start date: January 2027
- Competitive remuneration set by UBORA’s Board-approved Compensation Schedule
- A clear career pathway with defined grades, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and promotion based on merit
- Starting grade depends on verified qualifications and experience, in line with UBORA’s Scheme of Service