Resident Matron of Rubens House (Fixed-Term, Term-Time Only)

We are seeking a diligent and enthusiastic individual to provide support across a boarding house as Resident Matron of Rubens House. This is an incredibly important role providing pastoral care to the girls, under the leadership of the Rubens Housemistress and the Deputy Housemistress to create a relaxed, happy and caring environment for our girls. 

 

Rubens House has around 60 pupils from ages 12 to 17, situated in a new purpose-built House, with plenty of communal work and living spaces. Rubens is a kind, supportive and joy-filled House where every pupil feels part of a special sisterhood and their individual talents are recognised and nurtured by their peers and the staff looking after them. 

 

The successful candidate must have previous experience working with young people, a strong commitment to the boarding ethos, warmth, enthusiasm and excellent communication and organisational skills.

 

This is a residential role and the post-holder is therefore required to be a resident within the Boarding House during term time as well as before and after the beginning and end of terms in order to ensure the efficient preparation and running of the House. 

 

Hours of Work: Term time only, plus sufficient time at the beginning and end of term to ensure the House is prepared. The Resident Matron will be on duty whilst in residence with the exception of a 36-hour period each week. This period of time is decided in negotiation with the School as appropriate and may vary depending upon the needs of the School. There is also time off during the course of the day/evening which should be agreed with the Housemistress.

 Salary: £29,610 per annum (based on a full time equivalent of £41,125 per annum).

 

To apply: Please see the job profile document for full information about this role. To apply, please complete an application form and submit this, together with a covering letter, to the Headmistress, Mrs J Duncan by selecting “Apply for this job”. Should you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact the HR Team on 01494 895575 or [email protected] 

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 1 May 2024.

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 6 May 2024.

 

We reserve the right to appoint to this position before the closing date, should we receive a high volume of suitable early applications.

 

Wycombe Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. 

 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all applicants are required to declare:

Further information regarding filtered convictions, please refer to Filtering Guidance by the Ministry of Justice and Nacro Guidance. 

 

We are an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 310638

Wycombe Abbey is an exceptional place for our pupils to learn and our staff to work. Working here you will be part of a world class school and community of 420 staff and 660 pupils. We are committed to encouraging curiosity, bold ideas, innovation, leadership and delight in learning – not just in the pupils, but in our staff body too, both teaching and support staff. We are looking for people who can bring new ideas, a passion for their area of expertise, skills and enthusiasm that will enrich our community as well as encourage our pupils to do their best.

Life at Wycombe Abbey goes beyond the job title. We encourage staff to be fully involved in School life and offer a rewarding working environment, generous employee benefits package, continuous professional development and an emphasis on staff wellbeing throughout your time with us. Whether you are a member of the teaching staff, House staff or support staff, you will be part of the whole team at Wycombe Abbey. Everyone at School plays their part in inspiring our pupils to strive for ambitious goals and to recognise that they can make a positive difference in the world, now and in the future.

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