The Residence Matron is expected to provide high quality pastoral care to students and to take pride and ownership for the good running and presentation of the allocated residence. In collaboration with the Head of Boarding, the incumbent must play a parental figure to the learners and serve as an excellent role model to the subordinates in the residence. The Matron must help establish a healthy living environment that provides learners a “home away from home’ and work in collaboration with the Head of Boarding to ensure the proper functioning of each house, maintaining all daily routines and procedures. Depending on the issue at hand, the successful candidate must be able to work with other colleagues within the Academy such as the Psychologists, Social Workers, Nurses, Catering, Academics, Administration, Facilities Management and Extramural & Sports Coordinators. Must be able to engage with learners and their parents in Residence issues collaborating with the Head of Boarding and the Dean of Students. Because of the nature of this position, the successful incumbent will be required to work shifts; and live on the Academy promises while on Academy duties.