Job Description

St Edward's School, Oxford is looking for a caring and empathetic individual to play a key role in our boarding houses as a Non-Residential Boarding House Matron on a temporary basis, with an immediate start.

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 managing 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.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday 29th October, with interviews taking place shortly after.

We reserve the right to conduct interviews and appoint for the role before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be found; therefore, early applications are encouraged.

St Edward's 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.

Registered Charity No: 309681

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 32,944.53 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free fitness classes Free flu jabs Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay Transport links
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person