Matron

Cranleigh School is a leading fully co-educational independent boarding and day Senior School consisting of around 670 girls and boys of 13 – 18 years of age.

Cranleigh School is seeking to appoint a caring and enthusiastic Matron to become part of our successful and dynamic boarding team.

You will provide a welcoming presence, pastoral care, health care and oversee domestic arrangements for a boarding house.

At least two matrons are employed in each House whose duties are divided equally. There is a matron on duty from 7.30am until 10.00pm every weekday (with a handover in between) and on Saturday mornings from 7.30am until 11.15am. The current shift pattern for this role is to work the early shift one day from 7.30am – 3.00pm on Monday-Fridays and from 7.30am to 11.15am on Saturday, followed by a late shift the next day from 3.00pm until 10.00pm throughout the week, with the person working the late shift also working the Saturday morning shift. This shift should alternate from week to week with termly adjustments for shortfalls in any particular week.

A Car owner is required and you must be willing to work flexible shifts during the day, evenings & Saturday mornings (non-residential post).

We offer a range of excellent benefits and a competitive salary.

For further details about the role, please read our Job description below.

Candidates are requested to submit a brief letter of application, together with a completed application form (apply on the website) supported by a full CV as soon as possible and no later than 9:00 am on Monday 16th June 2025. Applications are considered as they are received and therefore the vacancy may close sooner than advertised.

Cranleigh School recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Cranleigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check.

Cranleigh aims to educate children in a truly holistic sense, providing every opportunity for pupils to discover and nurture their talents and passions. We want every pupil in our care to flourish. Above all, we want Cranleighans to go out into the world as Thinking, Being, Giving individuals.

• Thinking: reflects our style of teaching which aims to provide pupils with a questioning mindset and the skills to think and problem solve.
• Being: is who we are and how we are. Our culture aims to nurture in pupils the core human qualities that enable communities to thrive and support one another
• Giving: is our hope that Cranleighans grow to recognise their privilege and go out into the world ready to give back and help to create meaningful change.

Our core values of service, leadership, relationships and excellence underpin all elements of boarding life and education. In the classroom, on the sports field, in the rehearsal studios and creative spaces, we uphold a desire to nurture students with a sense of self-belief supported by a strong moral compass.

SERVICE

We encourage an attitude of service to each other and to our wider community. We recognise our privileges and our responsibility to give back.

RELATIONSHIPS

We foster strong relationships in our inclusive boarding community. We believe children flourish in safe, supportive environments.

LEADERSHIP

We nurture a spirit of openness, integrity and thoroughness in everything we do, equipping Cranleighans with the knowledge and skills to make a mark on the world. We endeavour to be viewed as leaders in holistic boarding education.

EXCELLENCE

We strive for excellence in everything we do, and aspire to be recognised for our educational vision and the personal qualities of our students.

If you have any questions about this role, or wish to discuss please contact us by email at [email protected] or by telephone on 01483 542128