Boarding House Matron - Caring Leadership & Admin

Stowe School Limited

Buckingham

On-site

GBP 24,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A prestigious boarding school in Buckingham is seeking a non-residential Matron to join their Boarding House. The role focuses on delivering high standards of pastoral care and supervision, requiring strong organisational skills and the ability to build relationships with both children and adults. While first aid skills are desirable, training will be provided. This is an exciting opportunity for a well-organised and compassionate individual to contribute to the wellbeing of students.

Qualifications

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with children and adults.
  • Capacity to maintain high standards of care and supervision.
  • Administrative and organisational skills for smooth house operations.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver excellent standards of pastoral care and supervision.
  • Maintain a warm and compassionate environment.
  • Handle administrative tasks and facilitate smooth operations of the boarding house.

Skills

Well-organised
Energetic
Flexible
Building relationships
Excellent standards of care
ICT literacy

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a non-residential Matron to join one of our Boarding Houses.

Pastoral care is an integral part of this role, and we are looking for a well-organised, energetic, and flexible person who is good at building relationships with both children and adults. We expect our Matrons to deliver excellent standards of care and supervision, along with warmth and compassion.

The Matron role will also requirehigh levelsof administrative and organisational skills tofacilitatethe smooth running of the house. Competency in ICT literacy is essential.

First aid skills are desirable; however, the school will provide training.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlyshould we receive suitable applications.

To find out more details about the role and how to apply, click here .

Stowe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and an online background check with our 3rd party provider SP-Index.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlyshould we receive suitable applications

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