Matron
Wellington College
Crowthorne
- New
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 1 November 2026
Job overview
Wellington College is a world-leading independent boarding and day school. We are a dynamic, values-led community where ambition and collaboration drive excellence across academic life, sport, and the wider school community.
Located in Crowthorne, Berkshire, with train and bus links providing easy access to transport connections, our 400 acre estate is a unique and inspiring place to work.
You will play an important role in our school community, working alongside dedicated colleagues to ensure the smooth and effective running of Wellington. Your contribution will directly support pupils, staff, and visitors every day, and you will have access to development opportunities that help you grow in your career.
Wellington College is looking for a calm, practical and caring Matron to help create a positive, well-run boarding experience for pupils. This important role combines the oversight of a house’s domestic provision with attentive pastoral support, ensuring pupils benefit from an environment that is safe, comfortable and conducive to growing independence. The post is for 40 hours per week, for 36 weeks of the year.
Working closely with the Housemaster or Housemistress, residential colleagues, the Matron Manager and Domestic Services team, the successful candidate will lead and support the house domestic team. They will maintain high standards across housekeeping, laundry and the presentation of the house, while coordinating priorities, supporting rota arrangements and ensuring supplies and equipment are appropriately maintained. Clear communication, thoughtful organisation and a collaborative approach will be central to ensuring the house operates effectively each day.
The Matron will also be a trusted and approachable presence for pupils, offering appropriate care and practical support in relation to their health, wellbeing and daily routines. They will liaise proactively with parents, tutors and pastoral colleagues so that individual needs are understood, and will work closely with the Health Centre when required. Accuracy and professional judgement will be essential in maintaining medical, welfare and safeguarding records, managing agreed medication and first-aid arrangements, and escalating concerns promptly through the appropriate channels.
This role will suit someone who can balance a range of domestic, administrative and pupil-focused responsibilities with composure and discretion. Experience of working with young people, within a school or boarding setting, would be valued, alongside confidence using digital systems and an awareness of health, safety and safeguarding practice. Above all, we seek a reliable colleague who brings kindness, integrity and a genuine commitment to helping every pupil feel cared for within their boarding community.
Working within a busy and welcoming school environment provides a real sense of purpose. You will be encouraged in your development and supported with training opportunities, while working alongside colleagues committed to maintaining high standards for pupils, staff and visitors.
Wellington College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must have the right to work in the UK.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We promote an inclusive and supportive environment and are an equal opportunities employer.
All candidates must apply via our online application form using the link below. A CV may be uploaded in support of the application, but the Wellington application form must be completed in full for your application to be considered. We do not accept CV only applications, in line with KCSIE safeguarding requirements. Full role details are available in the Job Description.
Wellington College Support Vacancies
Closing date: 1 November 2026.
We reserve the right to interview and close prior to the closing date advertised.
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About Wellington College
Welcome to Wellington College
Nestled in 400 acres of stunning Berkshire countryside, just 35 miles from London, Wellington College is more than a school - it is a vibrant community where tradition meets innovation and every pupil is empowered to shape a better world.
Blending heritage with cutting-edge education, Wellington equips pupils with the skills, character and confidence to thrive. Our dynamic curriculum, tech-enhanced classrooms and pupil -centred learning keep us at the forefront of modern education.
Rooted in our core values - Kindness, Courage, Respect, Integrity and Responsibility - Wellington offers outstanding academics, exceptional arts and sports and award-winning pastoral care. With 18 houses and a new Sixth Form Centre, our wellbeing programmes and mental health initiatives prepare students for happy, successful lives beyond school.
Curriculum
Our curriculum is designed not just to educate, but to ignite curiosity, foster independence and prepare pupils to thrive in a rapidly-changing world.
Pupils explore a broad mix of subjects - languages, humanities, arts and core disciplines - all underpinned by Wellington’s unique Wellbeing programme. In Third Form, students explore two languages, two humanities and three electives, alongside Maths, English, Science and Classics. The Malim Prize is a rite of passage for all third formers, a creative research challenge that celebrates independent thinking.
In Middle School, pupils tailor their GCSEs from a wide range of options, with most taking nine or ten subjects. They also study either the HPQ or our bespoke Fragments course, alongside regular Wellbeing sessions.
In Sixth Form, students choose between A Levels and the International Baccalaureate, both offering rigorous, globally-respected pathways. With top exam results and strong university placements - including Oxbridge, Ivy League and other elite global institutions - Wellington prepares pupils not just for exams, but for life.
Facilities
From our cutting-edge Sixth Form Centre to the immersive Mandarin hub and our 900-seat theatre, every space at Wellington is built to inspire. Our extensive indoor and outdoor facilities include a 9-hole golf course, purpose-built co-educational Sixth Form house, and the iconic Grimshaw Art School.
Academic Excellence
Academic excellence at Wellington opens doors to the world’s top universities - and more importantly, equips pupils with the mindset to make a difference wherever they go.
In 2025, over 42% of GCSE grades were 9s, and almost 70% were 9s or 8s. At Sixth Form, almost half of pupils achieved top grades at A Level or IB, with over 40 students earning at least three A*s or Higher Level 7s. Over the past five years, 100 pupils have secured Oxbridge offers, while 20–25 head to top US universities annually.
Arts
Wellington College is a global leader in the Arts. Whether on stage, behind the camera, or in the studio, pupils are encouraged to express, explore and excel.
With the 900-seat G.W. Annenberg Auditorium, the intimate Christopher Lee Theatre, five other performance spaces, two music buildings, a dance studio, recording suite, TV and radio studios, creativity thrives at every turn.
Music is everywhere, with weekly recitals, major concerts, chapel services and choirs performing at venues like St Paul’s Cathedral as well as touring internationally. Drama dazzles with student-led productions, masterclasses and standout shows. Dance is dynamic and inclusive, with over 750 pupils auditioning for House Dance and 110 performing in the Christmas show.
Sport
Wellington champions every athlete with expert coaching and world-class facilities.
With over 25 sports, 200 teams and 1,500 fixtures each year, Wellington is a powerhouse of both participation and elite performance. More than 30 pupils have competed at national level, with over 20 teams or individuals reaching national finals in the last 5 years. Each year, a number of pupils leave Wellington with professional contracts or US scholarships in rugby, hockey and golf.
Facilities include new tennis and netball courts, a third astroturf, a renovated cricket pavilion, indoor golf swing room and a versatile gym for everything from high-performance training to yoga
Pastoral Care
Every pupil belongs. Our award-winning pastoral care ensures that Wellington feels like home and is an environment where wellbeing, resilience and emotional intelligence are nurtured every day.
House life is central and every pupil feels their house is the best. With dedicated Housemasters and Housemistresses, tutors, matrons and housekeepers, each house is a true home away from home. We lead the way in safeguarding, mental health initiatives and our Wellbeing curriculum.
Co-Curricular Life
From racing electric cars to debating global issues, our co-curricular programme helps pupils discover passions, build skills and make an impact beyond the classroom.
Wellington champions leadership and social impact through the CCF, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and the innovative Global Social Leaders programme. With clubs from Green Power Racing to Field Gun, and creative outlets like WTV and DukeBox Radio, plus favourites such as Debating, Photography and MUN, there is something for every passion and purpose.
Wellington College Education (WCE)
Join a global network of educators shaping the future of learning. At Wellington, your career can span continents, cultures and transformative experiences.
WCE encompasses 10 co-educational schools and educates over 8,000 students globally in India, China and Thailand, as well as powering Festivals of Education for educators in the UK, China, Thailand and the US.
As staff across our pioneering family of schools, you will collaborate across continents, grow professionally through exchanges and secondments and contribute to a shared mission: to expand opportunity, deepen cultural connection and deliver educational excellence.
Explore your next career move with WCE - where every school strengthens the whole, and every teacher helps shape a better world.
For more information, see the Wellington College International:
www.wellingtoncollegeinternational.com
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