Matron

Dean Close Kingham Hill School are seeking a caring, organised and proactive Residential Matron to join our thriving boarding community. Working closely with Houseparent’s and the wider pastoral team, you will play a key role in supporting the welfare, wellbeing and daily lives of our boarding pupils.

This residential role involves providing pastoral care, maintaining a welcoming and well-presented environment, supporting pupils with day-to-day needs, and assisting with medical and safeguarding matters when required. The successful candidate will also contribute to the wider life of the school through evening and weekend duties, co-curricular activities and overnight on-call support.

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, a genuine commitment to young people's wellbeing, and the ability to work independently while remaining an integral part of a collaborative pastoral team.

Accommodation is provided as part of this live-in position.

The Dean Close Foundation are a values-driven organisation that fosters love, courage, and contribution. You’ll be part of a supportive team that encourages creativity, compassion, and collaboration.

Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We encourage any applicants with the correct competencies to apply and if reasonable adjustments are needed to apply or undertake the role, please let us know.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Internal applicants

Please contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application.