Matron (Pastoral Housemistress/Master)

Radley College; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Radley College is seeking experienced Matrons (Pastoral Housemistresses) to support the running of boys’ boarding houses. This residential role involves providing pastoral care, ensuring the welfare and development of pupils in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational skills and a genuine interest in working with teenage boys. Benefits include accommodation and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Self-contained accommodation

Generous school holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Warm and approachable personality with genuine interest in wellbeing.
• Previous experience as a matron or similar role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the effective running of boys’ boarding houses.
• Provide high standards of pastoral care and support for pupils.
• Ensure a safe and welcoming environment for personal and academic growth.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Collaboration

Flexibility

Resilience

Understanding

Tolerant Nature

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Matrons (Pastoral Housemistresses) to assist in the effective running of our boys’ boarding houses, each accommodating approximately 70 pupils. This residential position plays a key role in providing high standards of pastoral care, ensuring the welfare, development, and support of the boys in a nurturing and well-organised environment.

The Pastoral Housemistress ensures that the boarding house is a safe, well-ordered, and welcoming environment where boys thrive both personally and academically. From day one, you will act as a trusted figure for pupils, offering guidance and support while maintaining the smooth daily running of the house.

The ideal candidate will:

Demonstrate a warm and approachable personality, with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of teenage boys.
Possess excellent organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Show flexibility, resilience, and an understanding, tolerant nature.

While previous experience as a matron or in a similar role would be advantageous, we also welcome applications from individuals who are enthusiastic about working with children and eager to gain experience in a boarding setting.

Benefits include self-contained accommodation provided throughout the year and a generous school holiday allowance

The deadline for applications is 12 noon, Friday 30 May 2025.

Early application is encouraged and Radley College reserves the right to contact suitable applicants prior to the closing date and may close the vacancy early if the position is filled.