Matron

Stowe School Limited; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious boarding school in the United Kingdom is seeking a non-residential Matron for their Boarding Houses. The role involves providing pastoral care, ensuring high standards of supervision, and strong administrative skills. Successful candidates should be well-organized, energetic, and have the ability to build positive relationships with children and adults. The position requires competency in ICT, and first aid skills are desirable with training provided. Applicants must undergo child protection screening.

Qualifications

• Strong relationship-building skills with children and adults.
• Excellent standards of care and supervision.
• Proficiency in administrative and organisational tasks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pastoral care in the boarding house.
• Ensure smooth running of the house with high administrative competency.
• Provide care and supervision with warmth and compassion.

Skills

Well-organised

Energetic

Flexible

Building relationships

High levels of administrative skills

ICT literacy

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a non-residential Matron to join one of our Boarding Houses.

Pastoral care is an integral part of this role, and we are looking for a well‑organised, energetic, and flexible person who is good at building relationships with both children and adults. We expect our Matrons to deliver excellent standards of care and supervision, along with warmth and compassion.

The Matron role will also require high levels of administrative and organisational skills to facilitate the smooth running of the house. Competency in ICT literacy is essential.

First aid skills are desirable; however, the school will provide training.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive suitable applications.

To find out more details about the role and how to apply, click here.

Stowe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and an online background check with our 3rd party provider SP-Index.