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Matron
Job details
Contract hours:
Basis: Part time
Salary: Competitive
Location: Uppingham School
Closing date: 4 December 2025, 11:59 pm
Description
This is a rewarding opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading independent schools and play a key role in our vibrant boarding community.
As a Matron at Uppingham School, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the pastoral, medical and emotional well-being of pupils aged 11–18 in our boarding houses. Working alongside the Housemaster/Housemistress and the wider pastoral team, you will help ensure every pupil feels happy, supported and safe within their boarding environment.
The role combines pastoral and health care responsibilities, with safeguarding and house administration, providing a vital link between pupils, parents and staff. You will foster a friendly and welcoming atmosphere in the house, act as a trusted point of contact for pupils and help them establish positive routines that support both their well-being and academic success.
About you
You will be an empathetic and proactive individual who enjoys working with young people. Along with your strong communication, organisational and administrative skills, you will also be confident in using Microsoft Office.
Previous experience of working with young people is essential, while a Practice Certificate in Boarding Standards/Child Care or qualifications such as ELSA or MHFA would also be advantageous.
Above all, you will have a warm, approachable manner and a genuine interest in supporting young people as they navigate school life.
For further details about this unique opportunity and to apply, please click the apply button.
Closing date: Friday, 5th December 2025
Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
All positions at the School are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, therefore ALL convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered ‘spent’ under the Act) MUST be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. All information given will be treated as confidential and each case will be taken on its merits. Failure to disclose this information may result in the withdrawal of an offer of employment or immediate termination of employment.
Uppingham School is an equal opportunities employer.
Working at Uppingham
Uppingham is a vibrant, stimulating, energetic and forward-looking school. Our community is made up of talented people offering a diverse range of experiences. We welcome applications from candidates who are both experienced and new to working within the independent education sector.