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calling Matron!

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Help!! I'm in a bit of a panic as I've got an interview as a boarding matron (non residential). I have zero experience, apart form having a teenage son at boarding school, so I'm not quite sure why I've been called :?

Anyway, does anyone have any views on what makes a good matron, and any other advice?

I think I need a lie down :rolleyes:
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does anyone have any views on what makes a good matron
I think you should try asking your teenage son!
Good luck, I hope the interview will go well!
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Wow - very exciting, and good luck at the interview.

Is it for a boys house, or for a girls house?
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It's a co ed school, but the boarding house is boys, 13-18.
I wouldn't have a clue about girls! I'm so nervous, because I would really like this job. (even though the term times aren't the same as CH :roll: and I would never be able to drop my son off at the beginning of term :( )
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Good luck Helen!
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That was a really hard interview - I think my lack of experience clearly showed! Never mind (school wasn't half as nice as CH :lol: )
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la la la. they didn't offer me the post starting in Jan, but were so impressed that they have offered me a position in another boys house starting in sept. Which is much better timing for me as ds2 will have started yr 7 and I needn't worry so much about childcare :wine:
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pinkhebe wrote:la la la. I needn't worry so much about childcare :wine:
What is the job?!
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la la la. they didn't offer me the post starting in Jan, but were so impressed that they have offered me a position in another boys house starting in sept.
Brilliant news Helen, congratulations!
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DavidRawlins wrote:
pinkhebe wrote:la la la. I needn't worry so much about childcare :wine:
What is the job?!
Non residential boarding matron.
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Congrtulations Helen !!
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Ooh, well done!!! Yippee. Am collecting my DD and friend's DS - he is in your DS's house - on Sat so may see you then.
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