Boarding House Matron

Dean Close Foundation are looking to appoint a new non-residential Boarding House Matron to start in September 2024, working during term times, 34 weeks per year. The matron is an integral part of the boarding house team and should be fully involves in the running and management of the house.

Other roles and responsibilities include: 

• To be responsible for contributing to the general pastoral and personal welfare of the boarders in the house.
• To ensure that pupils are dealing properly with their own domestic organisation.
• Early morning presence in the House from wake up, to attending roll call and to ensure that all pupils leave the boarding house on time for lessons and other commitments.
• To assist with daily House administration
• To be responsible for in-house first aid and administer over the counter medication.
• To maintain regular communication with the Health Centre and keep accurate medical records.

It is important that the matron is able to establish a friendly rapport with the pupils to increase the homely feel of the house and to be available as an alternative listening ear whilst upholding the rules of the house and school. The ideal person will be interested in young people and keen to get to know them well over the course of their school career but will be willing to take a firm line and insist on proper standards.

For further details please see the attached job description below.

Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date.

Internal applicants

Please contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application.

The Foundation

Dean Close Foundation is a growing, vibrant and diverse family of independent schools and nurseries, uniting around a shared vision and set of values. These spring from the origins of Dean Close School, which was founded in 1886 in memory of Dean Francis Close, Rector of Cheltenham and educational philanthropist. The Christian ethos of that original school continues today where the aim is that every child should be given the opportunities to flourish, underpinned by its core values of courage, contribution and love which are the guiding principles behind its educational vision. The Foundation currently has five schools and six nurseries within its group, creating a strong community that can share best practice, resources and a secure future.

Dean Close Foundation 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 and the Disclosure and Barring Service.