Matron

HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference); Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in Greater London is seeking a Matron to manage the health and welfare of boys. This live-in position involves overseeing domestic arrangements, managing a housekeeping team, and supporting the House Master. Candidates should have experience with young people and possess strong organizational and communication skills. The role requires a full driving licence and the ability to accompany students to hospital visits. Competitive benefits include accommodation and access to sports facilities.

Benefits

Self-contained accommodation

Automatic pension scheme enrollment

Meals provided

Access to sports facilities

Subsidised club memberships

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people is essential.
• Candidates should be organized and caring.
• Must possess a full driving licence and own car.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the health and welfare of boys.
• Manage housekeeping and team of cleaners.
• Assist House Master in maintaining a well-ordered atmosphere.
• Accompany boys on hospital visits.

Skills

Experience with young people

Strong organizational skills

Resilience

Effective communication

Flexibility

Full driving licence

Own car

Job description

Teaching careers in HMC independent schools

The Matron role has live-in responsibility for the boys' health and welfare and for the smooth running of the House’s domestic arrangements.

• Term time (33 weeks per year) fully residential with fours hours off each week day, one 24-hour period plus one six-hour period off per week. Additionally, a number of days must be worked before the beginning of each term and after the end of each term.
• Fixed term contract for five years.
• Start date: Easter 2026. The successful candidate will be required to move into their accommodation and complete some induction activities ahead of this.

The role: The Matron role at Harrow School is of significant importance, having live-in responsibility for the health and welfare of the boys and for the smooth running of the House’s domestic arrangements. Matrons play a key role in assisting the House Master in creating a happy and well-ordered atmosphere throughout the House. The Matron has responsibilities for the boys’ pastoral and health care as well as dress and hygiene standards. The Matron also manages the onsite housekeeping, managing the work of a team of cleaners. Please note that the Matron role is not restricted to females and we welcome applications from males as well as females.

The skills: This role would suit a candidate who has experience of working with young people. We are looking for a highly organised and caring individual who possesses common sense, resilience, flexibility and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people. The role involves accompanying boys on hospital visits, so applicants must have a full driving licence and their own car.

Benefits: Benefits include self-contained accommodation in the boarding House, automatic enrolment in the School’s pension scheme, meals, use of the School’s sports facilities such as the swimming pool, gym and running track, and subsidised membership of the tennis, golf, angling and social clubs.

Environment: Harrow School is situated in Harrow on the Hill, north-west London and is one of the best-known schools in the world. Around 840 boys study at Harrow and live in the School’s 12 boarding Houses.

Applications will be processed as they are received and we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date; therefore early application is advised.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are values that are important to us at Harrow. We believe in diversity of thought and actively welcome everyone regardless of their background to bring their valuable and relevant skills to our community.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with any past employer and the Disclosure and Barring Service, and it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. No member of staff will be able to start until these checks are complete and this process takes, on average, a month. Please plan accordingly.

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