Matron

hireful; England; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent school in the UK is seeking a Matron to assist in the pastoral care and well-being of pupils in the boarding house. The role involves ensuring compliance with customer service standards, safeguarding pupils, and managing the boarding house administration. Candidates should possess strong communication and administration skills, experience with young people, and relevant qualifications. The position offers variable hours with competitive benefits, emphasizing a commitment to safeguarding children.

Benefits

50% Contribution towards health scheme premiums

Discount on School fees

Discount at a local nursery

Contributory pension scheme

Free staff lunches during term-time

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum education to secondary level required.
• Experience providing residential care preferred.
• First Aid qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure pastoral care and well-being of pupils in the boarding house.
• Safeguard the health care duties.
• Manage the boarding house administration effectively.

Skills

Strong administration skills

Able to communicate on many levels

Active listening and observational skills

Familiar with Microsoft Office

Experience of dealing with young people

Ability to multi-task

Education

Minimum requirement of education to secondary level

Hold a UK driving licence and preferably own car

Practice Certificate within Boarding standards / Child Care

First Aid qualification

Job description

Matron

Uppingham School, founded in 1584, is a leading co-educational independent boarding school. Its 800 pupils, aged 11‑18, are accommodated in 15 boarding houses, taught by more than 20 academic departments, and participate in numerous co‑curricular activities including sports, music, and drama. The academic programme is supported by business units responsible for marketing, estates, finance, human resources, IT, catering, cleaning, health and safety, and the School’s trading subsidiary. The School employs more than 600 staff.

Job Purpose

Alongside the housemaster/mistress to assist in the pastoral care, health care and general well‑being of pupils in the boarding house. Ensure required customer service standards within the boarding house are met by other school‑wide service departments.

Your accountabilities

• Safeguarding
• Pastoral care
• Health Care Duties
• House Management Duties
• Regulatory Compliance

General Duties

• Actively supervise the house/pupils when acting as the lead adult.
• To ensure there is an effective handover when matron responsibilities for the house are transferred during the day/week.
• To ensure effective handover of information at the end of the working day to assist the housemaster/mistress and/or deputy housemaster/mistress and/or tutor in their management of the house/pupils.
• To attend training and professional development courses as appropriate.
• To support the housemaster/mistress with house administration.
• To act as the House Fire Officer in the absence of the housemaster/mistress and deputy housemaster/mistress and to manage the Fire Evacuation of the building, as set out in the School’s Fire Safety Policy.
• To monitor access for visitors including contractors to the house.
• To assist in the organisation of house events as directed by the housemaster/mistress.
• To attend house social events (which may be out of normal working hours) as directed by the housemaster/mistress.
• To liaise with the Matron Manager and Assistant Head of Pastoral on any matters relating to the discharge of a matron’s responsibilitiesli>
• To undertake any reasonable request from the housemaster/mistress, Matron Manager or Assistant Head Pastoral.

Variable hours available as follows

• 6 days, 37 hours per week, worked Mon‑Saturday. Start and finish times vary between 7.30am‑7pm.
• 3 days, 18 hours per week, worked on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Start and finish times vary between 7.30am‑7pm.

Person specification

The selection of candidates for short‑listing will be based on this specification, and candidates should bear this in mind when preparing their application and completing the application form.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of education to secondary level (Essential)
• Hold a UK driving licence and, preferably, their own car (Desirable)
• Practice Certificate within Boarding standards / Child Care or equivalent (Desirable)
• Experience providing residential care (Desirable)
• First Aid qualification (Desirable)
• ELSA (Desirable)
• MHFA (Desirable)

Skills and experience

• Strong administration skills (Essential)
• Able to communicate on many levels in a variety of ways (Essential)
• Active listening and observational skills (Essential)
• Familiar with Microsoft Office (Essential)
• Previous experience of boarding schools (Desirable)
• Experience of dealing with young people (Essential)
• Confident in delivering pastoral activities to groups and individuals (Desirable)
• Ability to multi‑task (Essential)

Benefits

• 50% Contribution towards premiums for the School’s private health scheme
• Discount on School fees
• Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham
• Westfield healthcare
• Westfield Rewards which give discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• In house Occupational Health Service
• Membership to dual‑use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)
• Free staff lunches during term‑time
• Free annual Flu vaccinations
• Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
• Recognised as a “Mindful” employer

Safeguarding and Child Protection
The post‑holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact, will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding (child protection) Policy at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post‑holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School they must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or to the Headmaster.

Closing date: 6th February 2026

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we have received an adequate number of applications.

Location

Uppingham

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Part‑time

Salary

£11,012.77 – £21,475.02 per annum

You may also have experience in the following: Health care, Nursing, School Nurse, House matron, Boarding House Matron, Boarding School, Independent School, Pastoral Care.

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