Help create a caring, family atmosphere for our boarding community.

Bloxham School is seeking a warm, reliable and proactive Assistant Matron to join our dedicated boarding team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the daily lives of our pupils, supporting their health, wellbeing and pastoral care while helping to maintain the smooth running of a busy boarding house.

The Role:

As Assistant Matron, you will:

• Provide pastoral care and day-to-day support for boarders, helping them settle into school life
• Offer a sympathetic ear, practical support and a reassuring adult presence in the house
• Assist with domestic responsibilities including laundry, cleanliness, and general organisation
• Supervise cleaners and support the upkeep of house facilities
• Administer first aid and medication (training will be provided if necessary)
• Liaise with the Medical Centre and escort pupils to appointments or A&E where required
• Support house events and contribute to the welcoming family atmosphere
• Act as a Fire Marshal and support health and safety duties in the house

This role requires flexibility, compassion and a hands-on approach to ensure that every pupil feels cared for, safe and supported.

  The Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for someone who is approachable, dependable and committed to student welfare.

Essential:

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• Understanding of the pastoral needs of young people in a boarding environment
• Tactful, discreet and a good listener
• Practical, with the ability to remain calm in emergencies
• A warm and sympathetic personality with a firm but fair approach

Desirable:

• First aid qualification (training can be provided)
• Experience in pastoral care within a school or boarding house
• Seamstress skills for minor repairs
• Full driving licence

Why Join Bloxham School?

At Bloxham, we pride ourselves on our strong sense of community and pastoral care. As Assistant Matron, you’ll be part of a supportive team that plays a vital role in helping pupils thrive both academically and personally.

We offer:

• A rewarding and varied role with genuine impact
• A welcoming, family-like working environment
• Opportunities for training and development
• Competitive salary and benefits

Please use the link below to view a full description and person specification for this role.

Working Arrangements:

• 20 hours per week, plus 12 hours at the start and end of each term over a two week pattern
• 34 weeks Term Time only

  Start Date:

• January 2026

    Salary:

• £11,197 per annum actual salary, including holiday pay, depending on experience (Full time equivalent of £25,420), paid over 12 months of the year.

  Benefits:

• For an introduction to Bloxham School and the benefits offered to staff please view our ‘Working at Bloxham School’ booklet .here

How to Apply:

• Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for this position.
• To apply for this role please complete the Bloxham School support staff application form using the link below. Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

For further information about the school please visit the Bloxham School website. If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on 01295 724325 or at recruitment@bloxhamschool.com.

• Application deadline – 9am, Friday 10 October 2025

Safeguarding:

 

The School is 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 (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

The post holder’s responsibility will include promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/ he comes into contact. The post holder will be required to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.