Job Description

Day Matron
Part -Time, Term Time
16,115 pa

We are recruiting for a Day Matron to join us from August 2025 to help look after approximately 70 girls and boys aged 17-18 years old, within the sixth form boarding house. Sixth formers (called Grecians) are encouraged to become more independent and responsible as part of the transition from student life to life outside of school. Duties include pastoral care responsibilities; administrative tasks, the control and issue of proprietary medications and pupils' epipens etc., the organisation of pupils' laundry and household linen as well as repairing uniforms.
Sensitivity to the needs of young people, good organisational skills, flexibility and the ability to work with others are essential to carry out this important role. The post operates mainly in term time (33 weeks per year) although you will also be required to work up to 3 additional days before the start and after the end of each term.
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This role is part of a job-share arrangement, and the current vacancy is for the second half of the week. Working hours are 27.25 hours per week for 33 weeks per year plus additional days at the start and end of each term. In Term Time you will work.:

7.30am to 5.30pm Monday and Tuesday (with one-hour unpaid lunch) 7.30am to 12.45pm Wednesday 7.30am to 4.30pm on alternate Saturdays (with one-hour unpaid lunch)
In CH Holiday time, you will work full days, i.e. 7.30am to 17.30pm (with one hour's unpaid lunch) the three days at the beginning of the week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) at the end of every term and the three days at the end of the week (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) before every start of term.

We offer an attractive remuneration package including 23 days paid holiday plus bank holidays pro rata, a stakeholder pension scheme for eligible staff, free on-site parking, Employee Assistance Programme, low-cost membership of the on-site Sports Centre and lunch whilst on duty during term time. Annual leave must be taken during school holidays only.

For further information and to apply please download an application pack from https://www.christs-hospital.org.uk/vacancies/non-teaching-vacancies-day-matron/

Applications should be received by 9:00am on 13th May 2025 and sent to hr@christs-hospital.org.uk. Interviews to be held week commencing 19th May 2025.

The successful candidate will ideally be available for training in late June, to start work in August prior to the start of term.
Christ's Hospital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced disclosure application with the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service). More details on the disclosure process can be found on www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
Christ's Hospital is an Equal Opportunities employer.
Registered Charity No. 1120090.
NO AGENCIES

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 16,115.00 per year

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person