House Matron

Job Description:

If you have a passion for providing outstanding pastoral care and are looking for a rewarding role where you will make a significant and important contribution to the welfare of children and young adults, the role House Matron may be the ideal next role for you.

The Role
The House system is at the heart of life at Oundle. It is in the community of the House that most pupils find the confidence and sense of purpose that lead to fulfilment in the larger community of the School. In providing exceptional pastoral care and guidance to the boarders, the role of House Matron is key.

Working under the direction of the Housemaster/Mistress, your primary role will be to:
• supervise and provide care for the pupils, with particular responsibilities for the physical, social and emotional wellbeing and presentation of the pupils in the House.
• conduct daily surgeries, providing care and supervision of unwell pupils
• liaise with parents/guardians/staff/medical staff in respect of the wellbeing of the pupils
• be responsible for the smart appearance of the pupils
• contribute to life in the House by involvement in House social functions, helping to arrange and participate in trips and events, and supporting pupils in their everyday activities where possible.

House Matrons are required to be resident in the Boarding House, with self-contained accommodation available throughout the year and all meals provided on duty days. Many Matrons at Oundle School have family members living in the accommodation with them (subject to safeguarding checks), and pets are welcome. Matrons may expect their working hours per week to be no fewer than 45 and this may be exceeded from time to time.

You will have one 30-hour period off per week in Term time. Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to work for 35 weeks of each academic year, which is made up of Term time (33 weeks) and then time for ensuring the House is prepared and ready to receive pupils at the beginning of each Term plus any special activities, such as planned training.

Salary: £28,467 pro rata (£37,744 FTE)

The School
Oundle and Laxton Junior Schools have long been associated with the very best of modern independent education, especially boarding. The Schools take seriously their responsibility to pupils so that they can emerge as decent, open-minded adults; ambitious about what they can go on to achieve and contribute. Over 1400 pupils are on roll at the School, of whom 840 are full boarders. Academic results are steadfastly excellent.

A team of around 800 staff, both academic and support, ensure an education of the highest standard is in place across the Schools with the efforts of the whole team focused on this fundamental aim.

Living in Oundle
We are fortunate in our location at the heart of a beautiful market town. School and town are part of the same community and our pupils take their place within this community, not isolated from it. The town has a spirited cultural life, with an annual international festival, literature festival, and frequent performances of nationally touring shows at the School’s Stahl Theatre.

To apply
Full details of the role, including hours of work and salary, can be found on the school website. If you are excited by this opportunity, please complete and return an application form and supplement to the application before the closing date. Please note CV submissions cannot be accepted.

Application closing date: Friday 15 November 2024, 9am

First stage interviews taking place week commencing 18th November 2024.

Second interview: tbc

If you have any questions about the role, please contact:

HR Department, Oundle School, The Bursary, Church Street, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 4EE

Email c/o: [email protected] or Tel: 01832 277193

Oundle School and Laxton Junior School are proud to be equal opportunity employers and we welcome applications from all. Both Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Recruitment Agencies

The Corporation of Oundle School has an internal recruitment department, but where agency support is required, we will engage our trusted partners. Our adverts are intended to encourage direct interest from potential applicants, not recruitment agencies. Speculative CVs sent from sources other than directly from a candidate, will not be acknowledged or considered.

How to Apply: Please apply via the website