Day Matron (Junior House)

Wycombe Abbey; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a compassionate Day Matron for Junior House, dedicated to supporting young people. This part-time role involves being a comforting presence, assisting with morning routines, and ensuring pupils are organized for the day. The ideal candidate will excel in communication and time management, fostering a positive environment. Join a world-class school community that values innovation, leadership, and a love of learning, while enjoying a rewarding working environment and generous employee benefits.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development

Employee Benefits Package

Focus on Staff Wellbeing

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with young people.
• Strong organizational skills to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the house team and be a comforting presence for the girls.
• Help wake the girls and ensure they are ready for the day ahead.

Skills

Effective Communication

Time Management

Understanding of Young People's Needs

Job description

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33.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during Wycombe Abbey term time

Location: High Wycombe

Closing Date: 19/05/2025

Job Category: Support

Region / Division: Wycombe Abbey

Department: Pastoral

Job Introduction

Wycombe Abbey seeks to appoint a Day Matron for Junior House, Wycombe Abbey's dedicated UIII (year 7) house, to be a vital support to the wider house team.

In addition to the domestic responsibilities outlined in the job description, it is important to be an approachable and comforting presence for the girls, someone they can talk to if they are feeling unwell or homesick. You will also have the opportunity to help wake the girls up in the morning and be a positive presence at breakfast to ensure the pupils are organised and ready for the day ahead.

The ideal candidate will have positive interactions with, and an understanding of, the needs of young people, able to organise time effectively, and be an effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.

Contract: This is a permanent, part-time contract.

Hours of Work: 33.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during Wycombe Abbey term time. The first six months will be a probationary period.

Salary: £17,143.16 per annum, (based on FTE £26,539.50 per annum).

Closing date for applications: Monday 19 May 2025

Interview date: Tuesday 2 June 2025

How to Apply: Please see the job profile document for full information about this role. To apply, please complete an application form and submit this, together with a covering letter, to the Headmistress, Mrs J Duncan by selecting “Apply Now”. If you have any questions, please contact the HR Team at 01494 895575 or [e-mail].

We reserve the right to appoint to this position before the closing date if we receive a high volume of suitable early applications.

Wycombe Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; all applicants must declare any unspent convictions and conditional cautions, as well as all spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). Further information can be found in the Filtering Guidance by the Ministry of Justice and Nacro Guidance. We are an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 310638.

About the School

Wycombe Abbey offers an exceptional environment for learning and working. Joining us means being part of a world-class school community of 420 staff and 650 pupils. We are committed to fostering curiosity, bold ideas, innovation, leadership, and a love of learning — not just in our pupils, but in our staff too, whether teaching or support staff. We seek individuals who can bring new ideas, passion, skills, and enthusiasm to enrich our community and inspire our pupils to achieve their best.

Life at Wycombe Abbey extends beyond job titles. We encourage staff involvement in school life, offer a rewarding working environment, a generous employee benefits package, continuous professional development, and a focus on staff wellbeing. Everyone at the school plays a role in inspiring our pupils to aim high and recognize their potential to make a positive impact in the world, now and in the future.

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