Job Description

The Leys is a close-knit, engaged, friendly community of around 550 pupils in which pastoral care is seen as the top priority.

We are seeking an experienced Matron to provide pastoral care and guidance within a Boarding House for girls Years 9 - 13. You will be working closely with the Housemistress and House Team, to ensure a warm, purposeful, and pleasant atmosphere and routine within the House.

Your working hours will be 07.30 - 15.30 Monday to Friday working from approximately 3 November - 12 December 2025, with some flexibility required for induction & handover training outside of this period.

Due to the specific genuine occupational requirements of the role, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010 relating to Work Exceptions and Occupational Requirements applies. A female Matron is required on grounds of privacy, safety and decency within our Girls' Boarding Houses.*

The Leys is an inclusive and inspiring co-educational boarding and day school offering an incredible learning environment and pupil experience in Cambridge. Putting pupils at the heart of everything we do, our shared values create a strong, caring, and cohesive community. The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated, successful, and welcoming team of teaching and business professionals, committed to working together to combine their skills, experience, and insights to deliver an excellent education to our pupils.

The Leys is an extremely rewarding place to work. We hope you will take the time to look at our website, The Leys School, to find out more about us.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Before appointment to any role in the school, checks including an Enhanced DBS Check and workplace references will be undertaken in accordance with current statutory guidance. Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK is required. A probationary period will also apply.

The Foundation is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity and celebrates the diverse voice in our community.

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying, please submit a completed application form including covering letter, to the Recruitment Team (recruitment@theleys.net), The Leys School, Cambridge, CB2 7AD by 09.00 on 22 September 2025.

Applications will be reviewed as they arrive and we reserve the right to withdraw this advert if a suitable candidate is appointed, we encourage an early application.

Please contact recruitment@theleys.net for an application form or for further information.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Temporary, Fixed term contract

Pay: 14.71 per hour

Benefits:

Free flu jabs Free parking Gym membership On-site parking Sick pay
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person