Assistant Matron – Term time, Fridays

Tonbridge School; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Tonbridge School is seeking an Assistant Matron to join the Boarding House team, working Fridays in term time. You will support the House Matron and staff to ensure a safe, clean, and caring living environment for the boys.

Key duties include assisting with first-aid support, promoting wellbeing, and contributing to routine housekeeping and laundry tasks, while fostering a warm, welcoming atmosphere for pupils and families.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with pupils, parents and staff.
• Reliable, well organised and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Approachable and supportive demeanor with a calm manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line care for boys' physical and emotional needs.
• Assist with daily housekeeping including laundry and cleaning tasks.
• Support in promoting health, wellbeing and welfare within the Boarding House.
• Work Fridays in term time as part of the Boarding House team.

Skills

Communication skills

Organised

Friendly

Job description

We are recruiting for an Assistant Matron to join our Boarding House teams, working Fridays in term time.

Assistant House Matrons at Tonbridge School provide vital support in the pastoral and operational running of the boarding and day Houses, working closely with the House Matron, Housemaster, and wider House team. They play an important role in promoting the health, wellbeing, and welfare of the boys, helping to create a safe, supportive, and homely environment within the House.

Assistant House Matrons assist in providing first-line care for boys’ physical and emotional needs, helping to identify and respond to concerns sensitively and appropriately. They are also involved in the day-to-day routines of the House, contributing to the smooth delivery of domestic services such as laundry, cleaning, and general housekeeping.

The successful candidate will be friendly and approachable with excellent communication skills, and a practical and well organised approach to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. A DBS Disclosure is required to Enhanced Level.