Matron

The Royal Hospital School is a leading independent co-educational boarding and day school for ages 11 to 18, set in 200 acres of stunning Suffolk countryside overlooking the River Stour.  

 The Royal Hospital School has been ranked as one of the ‘Top Independent Schools in East Anglia’ by The Sunday Times, is the only independent school in Suffolk to be included in the Tatler Schools Guide 2023 and received the highest grading possible in the most recent ISI inspection.  

 The Royal Hospital School is a modern, forward-thinking school anchored on 300 years of history and achievement.   

The Royal Hospital School has the following vacancy: 

MATRON 

Starting September 2023 

We are seeking to appoint full time matrons to assist in the provision of a high level of pastoral care in both boarding and day houses. There are approximately 55 pupils in each boarding house & 80 in our day houses.  

The successful applicant will have an excellent pastoral understanding of the needs of young people in the relevant age group, the ability to liaise closely with parents, and experience of administration and domestic organisation.  

Matrons work for 34 weeks of the year and are also expected to assist with occasional evening social functions and with Divisions. For boarding, the successful candidate would be expected to live on site during term time. 

Please send a completed application form and covering letter (no more than one side of A4) to recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org 

Further details of this position can be downloaded by visiting www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies or by contacting the HR Manager on recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org or 01473 326200. 

Closing date for applications: Friday 30 June @ 12 noon  

Interview date to be confirmed

For more information about the Royal Hospital School, please visit www.royalhospitalschool.org 

The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.