Boarding House Matron

Are you ready to create lasting memories, inspire young minds, and be part of something truly special? Bede's is seeking to appoint a reliable and organised Boarding House Matron to join us.

We are soon relaunching our Boarding House at our Prep School in Eastbourne, whilst work is carried out the current location of our Prep Boarding House is based at our Senior School in Upper Dicker. 

Reporting to the Boarding House Parent, this is an exciting opportunity for someone to be responsible for the care, supervision and well-being of pupils; to be responsible for the day-to-day running of the House routines and systems and maintain the good presentation of the House. They will need to have great communication & record-keeping skills, keep up to date with safeguarding policies and procedures and provide an empathetic presence in the house, being sensitive to those who are having difficulties coping with school life.

Most of all, we are searching for someone who has experience in working with children and adolescents; they will be a proactive and enthusiastic team player, have relevant first aid & mental health first aid qualifications, if not a holder of certificates in these areas, to be willing to acquire one at Bede’s request. A clean driving licence and access to a vehicle for all shifts is essential.

This is a permanent position, 32 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (Term Time Only Plus). Due to the nature of the role, we will require the individual to be on a rota for weekends & evenings. Accommodation is available only when on duty.

The pro rata salary for this position will be £17,864.70 (£13.96 per hour) plus holiday pay per annum (FTE £29,109.41).

For further information about the role, please see the Job Description on our website.

Bede’s offer a range of staff benefits including;

• A real living wage employer
• A fantastic holiday allowance of 30 days plus bank holidays (full-time equivalent)
• Competitive rates of pay
• A generous company pension with salary exchange options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free use of School gym & pool facilities/discounted nationwide gym membership
• Eye care vouchers
• Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service)
• Lunch provided for daytime hours
• An idyllic working location by the sea
• Free parking at the Senior School, and much more!

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff who match the social and cultural diversity of our community. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Please click the apply button to visit our careers portal and complete an online application.

We very much look forward to receiving applications from candidates who are ready to leave a lasting impact on the lives of our young learners.

Closing date: Friday, 15th November 2024 at 8.00am.

Bede’s reserves the right to interview on application and appoint before the published closing date. We therefore encourage early applications.

Application Form

Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our pupils and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.