Matron

Contract: 37.5 hours per week,Term Time, Permanent 

Salary: £15,444 per annum plus £1,864 holiday pay 

Lord Wandsworth College is recruiting a Matron to support the Houseparent by ensuring the welfare and well-being of all pupils in the house, the smooth running of the laundry arrangements of the house and for oversight of all cleaning and maintenance requirements.

The Matron is responsible to the Houseparent and is a key member of the House community. Each senior House (ages 13 – 18) has two non-resident Matrons, only one of whom is on duty at any one time. Each house comprises of between 70 – 80 pupils and has a mixture of day and boarding pupils. All houses have a family atmosphere and supportive environment within and between the year groups.

The closing date for applications is 28th April 2024 with interviews taking place on 8th May 2024. The college reserve the right to close the role early. 

Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence, please contact Tom Shedden, Head of Boarding on sheddent@lordwandsworth.org 

We welcome people of all faiths and those that are committed to these values. We recognise that we have under-represented groups within our workforce. As part of our commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity we are actively encouraging applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce. We are committed ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check and references. We are an equal opportunities employer. Lord Wandsworth College is a registered charity (Number: 1143359) providing outstanding caring education for boys and girls since 1912.