Matron

Lord Wandsworth; Sutton; On-site; GBP 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious boarding school is seeking a Matron to support the Houseparent through effective administration and promote the welfare of pupils. This role involves overseeing daily laundry and cleaning duties, maintaining accurate records, and providing pastoral support. The position requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks independently. The role is permanent, full-time and based on campus. Competitive salary and a wide range of benefits are offered.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Fee remission for children

Free lunch

Access to school facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or boarding environment is preferred.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support the Houseparent with effective house administration.
• Promote the welfare and well-being of pupils.
• Manage daily laundry and cleaning duties in the house.
• Keep accurate records on House bank and pupil pocket money.

Skills

House administration

Pastoral support

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

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Matron

Reference: JAN20260703

Expiry date: 23:59, Fri, 16th Jan 2026

Location: Long Sutton, Hook

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Broad range of staff benefits including contributory pension scheme, fee remission for children, free lunch, use of wide-ranging school facilities - swimming pool, tennis, walks, trails etc and excellent social and sporting events

Directorate: Pastoral
Responsible to: Head of Boarding
Location: On Campus
Contract: Full-Time, Term time (33 weeks), Permanent
Salary: £17,850 per annum inclusive of holiday pay
Positions: 2

Role outline and purpose
The primary responsibility of the role is to support the Houseparent through effective house administration, contributing to the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the boarding house. The post holder will play a key role in promoting the welfare and well-being of pupils, providing consistent pastoral support, and ensuring appropriate oversight of cleaning and maintenance requirements.

The Matron is responsible to the Head of Boarding. Each senior house (ages 13 - 18) has two non-resident Matrons, only one of whom is on duty at any one time. Each house comprises of between 70 - 80 pupils and has a mixture of day and boarding pupils. All houses have a family atmosphere and supportive environment within and between the year groups.

Role responsibilities

• To inform the Houseparent of any incidents and concerns, about the well-being, health or treatment of the boarders.
• To liaise with on-site Health Centre staff regarding treatment or care advice for individuals as and when required.
• To be able and prepared to accompany house pupils to local hospital and dental visits, as and when the need arises.
• The Matron will be responsible for the domestic duties in the House ensuring that pupils of the house have clean clothes, which are repaired and replaced when necessary.
• To be responsible for the daily laundry in the house and to liaise with the Estates Department to facilitate the laundry requirements are met.
• To complete the House incident books in accordance with the House procedure.
• To keep accurate and up to date records on House bank (pupil pocket money and ensure cash is safely stored), liaising with parents accordingly.
• There will be occasions when the Houseparent is not in the house; therefore, it will be necessary to work independently on these occasions, managing the boarding house and the main point of call in an emergency.
• Be involved in all aspects of the pupils’ life at college.

Appointment process and how to apply

Please apply via our LWC website using the Hire Road platform.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 16th January 2026 with interviews taking place on 29th January 2026.

The college reserves the right to close the role early.

Please note 2 references will be required prior to interview.

Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence please feel free to contact the Head of Boarding, Dave Beven [e-mail].

We welcome people of all faiths and those that are committed to these values. We recognise that we have under-represented groups within our workforce. As part of our commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity we are actively encouraging applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce. We are committed ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.

Appointments will be made subject to receipt of two satisfactory references (prior to interview) and enhanced DBS check. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Lord Wandsworth College is a registered charity (Number: 1143359) providing outstanding caring education for boys and girls since 1922.