Residential Matron - School House

Rugby School; Rugby; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious boarding school in Rugby is seeking a Resident Matron for a boys' boarding house. The successful candidate will oversee the welfare and wellbeing of students aged 13-18, ensuring the smooth running of domestic arrangements. Responsibilities include coordinating with the cleaning and catering teams, organizing events, and fostering positive relationships with students. This full-time position offers a salary of £29,870 per annum and includes accommodation in a one-bedroom apartment.

Benefits

Residential accommodation included

Salary package includes allowance

Qualifications

• Essential first aid qualification.
• Full driving licence is mandatory.
• Experience in a residential or school setting is required.
• Strong IT literacy and good communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to remain calm and be flexible in duties.
• Experience in safeguarding and child protection is important.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard the welfare and wellbeing of all students.
• Ensure smooth running of housing including cleaning and maintenance.
• Organize house functions and events.
• Co-ordinate with cleaning supervisor and catering team.
• Maintain positive relationships with students.

Skills

First aid qualification

Full driving licence

IT literacy

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Experience safeguarding and child protection

Job description

Job Overview

Resident Matron for a boys' boarding house of approximately 50 boys aged 13‑18. The post holder will be responsible for safeguarding the welfare and wellbeing of students, the smooth running of domestic arrangements, and the lead liaison with the cleaning supervisor, house handyman, catering team and the organisation of house functions together with the non‑resident matron.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard the welfare and wellbeing of all students.
• Ensure the smooth running of housing, including cleaning, catering and maintenance.
• Lead the organisation of house functions and events.
• Co‑ordinate with the cleaning supervisor, house handyman, catering team and the non‑resident matron.
• Maintain positive relationships with young people, including building rapport and providing support.

Qualifications

• First aid qualification (essential).
• Full driving licence (essential).
• Experience in a residential or school setting (essential).
• IT literacy, good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and flexible approach to duties.
• Experience safeguarding and child protection (essential).

Working Hours & Compensation

46 hours per week, Term Time Plus – 34 weeks. Salary £29,870 per annum including residential allowance. The role includes accommodation in a one‑bedroomed apartment.

Start Date & Closing Date

Start date 1 April 2026 or sooner. Closing date 19 January 2026.

Legal Statements

This school is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.

All applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.