Boarding House Pastoral Assistant (Term Time only)

Cheltenham College; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a part-time Matron to join its pastoral boarding team. This role involves providing exceptional care and supervision to students while maintaining a clean and welcoming environment. The successful candidate will work closely with House Parents and contribute to a vibrant community that fosters a sense of belonging. With a flexible shift pattern, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on young people's lives in a supportive and dynamic setting. If you have a sunny disposition and a passion for working with children, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Organized and flexible with a sunny disposition.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for dealing with young people.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the care and supervision of pupils.
• Ensure cleanliness and presentation of the boarding house.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Ability to Work with Young People

Job description

For September 2025, Cheltenham College Prep School seeks a part-time Matron (Boarding House Pastoral Assistant) to join its close-knit pastoral boarding team, reporting to the House Parents.

The Prep’s boarding house offers outstanding pastoral care to boarders on a full-time and flexible basis, 7 days a week.

In conjunction with the House Parents, the Matron is responsible for the care, supervision, cleanliness and presentation of pupils.

Applicants should be organised, with a flexible and willing attitude, a sunny disposition, excellent interpersonal skills and an aptitude for dealing with young people in a close environment.

The House is located at the heart of the school and combines the very best of traditional boarding with the latest approaches to flexibility and an exciting and vibrant after-school activities programme. Boarding at the Prep contributes greatly to the sense of belonging and homeliness, which runs all the way through our community.

This is a term-time only role (33 weeks per annum).

Shift pattern: Alternating shift pattern: Between 15 hours and 40 minutes to 21 hours and 30 minutes per week depending on Saturdays.

• Mondays: 06.55 to 12.45 and 18.00 to 22.00
• Tuesdays: 06.55 to 12.45
• Approximately 11 Saturdays per year: 06.55 to 12.45
• Plus full mandatory INSET and staff training days (5 per year)
  
  

Pro rata salary: £8,513.59, based on a full time/full year equivalent of £25,662.00

How To Apply

Please click on the application link to apply for this role. The application should be submitted with a covering letter, either in the supporting statement section, or uploaded separately at the time of applying.

• Closing date for applications is: Monday, 2 June 2025
• Interviews planned to take place on Friday, 6 June.
  
  

Cheltenham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its recruitment and selection of job applicants and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from suitably qualified individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We encourage all candidates to ensure that College is aware of your particular requirements should you be invited to interview.