Day Matron

Wycliffe College; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Free meals during term-time

Free use of gym, sports facilities,/sw

Free on-site parking

Training and development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Wycliffe College Prep School invites applications for a Matron to provide day-to-day care and pastoral support to pupils during the school day. The role focuses on safety, wellbeing, and a nurturing environment, working closely with staff and parents.

The successful candidate will hold a first aid qualification, driving licence, and childcare-related credentials; safeguarding knowledge is desirable. Hours are Monday to Friday 12:15–6:15 and alternate Saturdays term-time.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and delivering pastoral support.
• First aid certified and safeguarding aware.
• Calm, organised and discrete with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and pastoral support to pupils during the school day.
• Respond sensitively to health and wellbeing needs and liaise with staff and parents.
• Contribute to a nurturing, safe school environment.

Skills

First aid

Driving licence

Childcare qualification

Safeguarding knowledge

Pastoral care

Education

Childcare qualification

Safeguarding training

Job description

Wycliffe College are seeking a warm, caring and highly organised Matron to provide day-to-day care and pastoral support to pupils throughout the school day at their Prep School. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring pupils feel safe, supported and well cared for, responding sensitively to their individual health and wellbeing needs and working closely with colleagues and parents to create a nurturing school environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working with children, a current first aid qualification and driving licence. They will be empathetic, calm under pressure, well organised and able to use your initiative, with excellent communication skills and a professional, discreet approach. A childcare qualification, understanding of safeguarding and knowledge of the needs of children up to 13 would be desirable.

If you are passionate about providing exceptional pastoral care and creating a safe, nurturing environment in which every child can thrive, we want to hear from you.

Terms of Appointment:

This is a permanent position, offered on a part-time, part-year basis during our published term dates. Working hours are Monday to Friday from 12:15pm to 6.15pm and alternate Saturdays during term-time from 8am-1.30pm.

Salary: £17,113 per annum

Other benefits available include:

• contributory pension scheme
• reduction in school fees (40% for Nursery Class to Year 5, 60% for Year 6 to Year 13)
• cycle to work scheme
• free meals during school term-time
• free use of gym, sports facilities, and swimming pool
• training and development opportunities
• free on-site parking
• subsidised coffee-shop