Dean Close School are looking to appoint a new Non-Residential Matron to support our House parents in one of our Boarding Houses. This is a part time role, working 22 hours per week and is during term time.
Our Matrons play a vital role within our boarding houses and are the first point of contact for our pupils who need assistance. You will be fully involved in the running and management of the house alongside our House Master or Mistress.
Other roles and responsibilities include:
* Ensure that pupils are dealing properly with their own domestic organisation
* Providing administration support for the house.
* General pastoral and personal welfare of the boarders in the house.
* Support house pupils with first aid and escorting pupils to medical appointments.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a real passion for supporting children and young people in a boarding environment. Experience of working within a boarding school would be beneficial and It is important that the matron can establish a friendly rapport with the pupils to increase the homely feel of the house and to be available as a listening ear whilst upholding the rules of the house and school
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. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.
For further details please see the attached or contact our recruitment team on 01242 258 000 or recruitment@deanclose.org.uk for with your query.
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.