Matron

Wellington College is one of the world's leading co-educational boarding and day schools located in rural Berkshire set in a stunning 400 acre campus, home to a blend of breathtaking original architecture and modern state-of-the-art facilities to provide the best possible education environment for our pupils.

We have an exciting opportunity within our Domestics department who are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Matron.

About the role:

You will join on a full time, Term time plus, permanent basis (40 hours per week for 35.6 weeks per year).

Wellington College is a seven day-a-week boarding school and as such it is expected that Matrons attend, as required, College events such as Speech Day and Open Houses morning and house social events, such as the Summer BBQ, outside of normal working hours.

The postholder will be responsible for effectively managing the Domestic Standard within each house as specified and assist the Housemaster/Housemistress and other residential staff with the pastoral care of the pupils.

Dedication, hard work and passion will see you go far at Wellington College, we value and support our staff and you'll have the chance to develop existing and gain new skills with career progression opportunities available.

Benefits:

Wellington College offers a wide range of benefits, in addition to a competitive salary we offer a
free lunch whilst on duty, subsidised membership to the Wellington Health & Fitness Club, generous contribution to the personal pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity/Paternity scheme, cycle to work scheme, free parking and access to a health cash plan.

Key responsibilities (Including but not limited to; see job description for full requirements):

• LEADERSHIP
• CARE AND WELLBEING
• HOUSEKEEPING
• ADMINISTRATION
• HEALTH AND SAFETY
• COMMUNICATION
• IT
• HEALTH AND WELLBEING
• TRAINING

Person Specification

The successful incumbent must have:

• Welldeveloped English language skills
• Knowledge of cleaning and domestic practices within educational environment
• Awareness of safeguarding requirements and good practice within an educational setting.
• Experience of working with adolescent children within education establishment
• Good numeracy and competent computer skills
• Full valid driving licence

So, if you are committed to contributing towards the College community, think you've got what it takes to perform exceptionally in this role and would like to join our team, please
apply now.

• Wellington College 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 post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children._

**_All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK and must be able to produce supporting documents._

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