Matron

The Society of Heads; Blandford Forum; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Abbey School is seeking a full-time Matron to support pupil well-being in a boys’ boarding house (ages 13–18). The role involves assisting the Housemaster/Housemistress and taking delegated responsibility for pupil progress and development to maximise the Milton Abbey experience.

The appointment includes safeguarding checks; the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, with DBS checks and references as part of the process.

Qualifications

• Experience as Matron in a boarding environment.
• Support Housemaster/Housemistress in pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support the Housemaster/Housemistress in all aspects of pupil well-being while pupils are at school in a boarding house for boys (ages 13–18).
• Take delegated responsibility for pupil progress and development and ensure each pupil makes the most of the Milton Abbey experience.

Job description

# Matron* Dorset* Milton Abbey School* Full-time#### SummaryMilton Abbey are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and dynamic Matron to join us on a full -time basis.#### DetailThe position will require you to support the Housemaster/housemistress in all aspect of pupil well-being whilst the pupils are at school, in a boarding house for boys (age range 13-18 years) as Matron taking delegated responsibility for all aspects of pupil progress and development and ensuring that each pupil makes the very most of the Milton Abbey experience.Further details may be obtained from our website or via email at [e-mail]. Applications must be submitted on the school’s application form. The closing date for applications is Monday 23rd November at noon. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Please note that we are not accepting applications for this position through any employment agency and all applications should be made direct to the school.Milton Abbey School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The appointment will be the subject of pre-employment checks with statutory bodies including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and the school will seek references to ensure suitability to work with children. This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Additionally, please be aware that Milton Abbey School will conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates. These checks are purely to assist whether an individual is suitable to work with children. To avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.Please note that our school is a no smoking/vaping site.#### Documents* Applicant Pack - House Matron (1) PDF Document* 1. Application Form (1) DOCX DocumentView all Jobs#### Milton Abbey School+−Leaflet | OpenStreetMap contributorsSchool data powered by PressburstBlandford Forum, DT11 0BZ* ISC, SoH* 01258 880484* www.miltonabbey.co.ukClosing Date: 23 November 2026