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Matron

  • Organisation: New Hall School
  • Location: Essex
  • Tenure: Full-time / Term Time
  • Closing Date: Sunday 31 May 2026

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Matron .

We are seeking to appoint a caring, organised and reliable Girls’ House Matron to support the day to day running of a senior girls’ boarding house. This is a key pastoral role, providing practical support and contributing to a warm, welcoming and well-managed environment in which pupils can feel at home. 

Working closely with the Housemistress and wider house team, the Matron will assist with the domestic organisation of the house and support pupils in their daily routines, wellbeing and general care. The role requires a calm, approachable individual who can build positive relationships with pupils while maintaining high standards within the house.

This is a term-time position, working 44 hours per week, offering the opportunity to play a valued role within a close-knit boarding community. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organisational skills, a proactive approach and a genuine interest in supporting young people. Previous experience in a pastoral, boarding or care environment would be advantageous but is not essential. 

The role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully within an individual house while also being part of a wider, supportive network of colleagues committed to delivering high-quality pastoral care within a thriving boarding environment.




 

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Matron .


Description

We are seeking to appoint a caring, organised and reliable Girls’ House Matron to support the day to day running of a senior girls’ boarding house. This is a key pastoral role, providing practical support and contributing to a warm, welcoming and well-managed environment in which pupils can feel at home. 

Working closely with the Housemistress and wider house team, the Matron will assist with the domestic organisation of the house and support pupils in their daily routines, wellbeing and general care. The role requires a calm, approachable individual who can build positive relationships with pupils while maintaining high standards within the house.

This is a term-time position, working 44 hours per week, offering the opportunity to play a valued role within a close-knit boarding community. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organisational skills, a proactive approach and a genuine interest in supporting young people. Previous experience in a pastoral, boarding or care environment would be advantageous but is not essential. 

The role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully within an individual house while also being part of a wider, supportive network of colleagues committed to delivering high-quality pastoral care within a thriving boarding environment.




 


New Hall School

New Hall School
Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3HS

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