Assistant Matron

Part-Time, Term Time Only with flexible hours within a shift pattern

Whitgift is a leading independent day and boarding school for boys, with approximately 1550 pupils including over one hundred boarding pupils and flexi boarding pupils. It is set in an attractive 48-acre parkland site in South Croydon enjoying excellent links to London, Surrey and the south coast.

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Matron who is enthusiastic, flexible and organised individual to look after the boarding pupils.

The position is available from October 2023 and the role will cover two main functions:

• Pastoral and health care
• Housekeeping or House administration

The appointment of Assistant Matron is an important role within the Boarding House, involving significant responsibility, and the success of the appointment will depend on the strength and quality of their relationships with the pupils, the Senior Housemaster and the rest of the House team. The successful candidate will be expected to make the boys ‘feel at home’ and ensure that they are well cared for pastorally and domestically.

In return we offer a generous salary and benefits package including a money purchase pension scheme (plus Life Assurance Cover), Employee Discount Club, discounted school fees for the Foundation Schools, membership of a healthcare plan, a range of family-friendly benefits and season ticket loan.

We welcome applications from all sectors of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.

For further information about the role and the skills required, see the documents below and the green 'Apply Now' button for the online application form.

For any queries, please telephone Human Resources Department on 020 8688 9222 or e-mail SchoolHR@whitgift.co.uk

For specific queries regarding the role, please telephone Will Chaloner on 020 8688 9222 or e-mail whc@whitgift.co.uk.

Applications will be reviewed daily and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received so we invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. The school reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Closing date: Midnight, Wednesday 4 October 2023

Interviews: Week commencing 9 October 2023

Whitgift School (part of the John Whitgift Foundation) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers, the Disclosure & Barring Service and social media checks (including personal, professional and other online activities).