Boarding House Non-Residential Matron

St Edward’s Oxford is looking for a caring and empathetic individual to play a key role in our boarding houses as a non-residential matron.

As a Matron, your main responsibility will be the pastoral care of the pupils. This includes the pupils’ mental, physical and emotional well-being, as well as their participation in school and house life.

A high level of skill and knowledge is required to assist in the management of child protection and safeguarding issues, in handling confidential personal and medical information, and in the managing of difficult situations.

Appropriate training is provided to ensure Matrons remain up to date with best practice and have opportunities for continued professional development.

Matrons are expected to be a visible presence who spend significant amounts of time around the boarding house, working with pupils and the boarding house team to ensure high standards are achieved and maintained. In addition to this, Matrons have a significant housekeeping and administrative role, ensuring the house runs smoothly and is well presented.

Previous experience is not essential. However, you will need the ability to offer a high level of pastoral care and empathy for, and an understanding of, young people.

Strong listening skills, the ability to work as part of a team, and a commitment to safeguarding children and young people are equally important.

A full job description is available below:

Full job description for the role of Boarding House Non-Residential Matron

Application forms can be found in the blue ‘useful links’ box to the right, or below, depending on your device. Completed forms should be emailed to recruitment@stedwardsoxford.org or posted to Recruitment, St Edward’s School, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 7NN.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 9th April 2025.

St Edward’s does not accept applications from recruitment agencies.

St Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we aim to create and maintain a safe environment for our pupils, where they feel respected and supported. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to become familiar with our policies and procedures for child protection and security. All staff are required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

St Edward’s School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, sex, religion, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Please see our Equal Opportunities & Dignity at Work policy on our website for further details.

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