Boarding House Day Matron: Wellbeing & Support Lead

Wells Cathedral School; Wells; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wells Cathedral School is seeking a caring Day Matron to join our mixed boarding house team for Years 4–8. The role supports pastoral care, wellbeing, and day-to-day running of the house during term time and additional days.

Working with Houseparents, you will ensure pupils settle in, monitor attendance, manage records, coordinate laundry and travel, and assist with events and administration. A positive, flexible team player is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils or residents in a care or school setting.
• Ability to communicate clearly with pupils, parents and staff.
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support and act as a reassuring presence for pupils.
• Deliver first aid and liaise with medical contacts as needed.
• Coordinate laundry and travel arrangements for the boarding house.
• Monitor attendance and support housekeepers with records and supplies.
• Help with house events and general administration.
• Liaise with parents, guardians and school staff; occasionally chaperone pupils.

Skills

Pastoral care

Good communication

Organisation

First aid

Job description

Wells Cathedral School is seeking a caring Day Matron to join our mixed boarding house team for Years 4–8. The role supports pastoral care, wellbeing, and day-to-day running of the house during term time and additional days.

Working with Houseparents, you will ensure pupils settle in, monitor attendance, manage records, coordinate laundry and travel, and assist with events and administration. A positive, flexible team player is essential.