The Leys School
Matron
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About the School
The Leys is an inclusive and inspiring co-educational boarding and day school offering an incredible learning environment and pupil experience in Cambridge. Putting pupils at the heart of everything we do, our shared values create a strong, caring, and cohesive community.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Matron to provide pastoral care and guidance cover across our various day boarding houses.
The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated, successful, and welcoming team of teaching and business professionals, committed to working together to combine their skills, experience, and insights to deliver an excellent education to our pupils.
The role will initially be offered on a temporary basis, with the potential to become a permanent appointment from the end of the 2026/27 academic year, subject to the School's staffing requirements at that time. A permanent appointment cannot be guaranteed.
You will work closely with the Housemaster/Housemistress and House Team to ensure a warm, purposeful and pleasant atmosphere and the efficient running of the day-to-day routine within the House.
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Term-time role
35 weeks per year - comprising the School's 33 weeks of term plus an additional 10 working days to be worked in and around the School's term dates.
Working hours will be 07.30 - 15.30 Monday to Friday, and 07.30 - 11.30 on an agreed number of Saturdays.
If you are available to start immediately, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please contact us for an informal discussion about the role. For a full description of the role please see the job description and person specification through Vacancies - The Leys
Safeguarding and Eligibility:
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Before appointment to any role in the school, checks including an Enhanced DBS Check and workplace references will be undertaken in accordance with current statutory guidance. Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK is required. A 3-month probationary period will also apply.
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Inclusivity:
The Foundation is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity and celebrates the diverse voice of our community
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please submit a completed application form including covering letter, to the Recruitment Team (recruitment@theleys.net), The Leys School, Cambridge, CB2 7AD. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed. We therefore encourage early applications.
This role has the opportunity for regular contact with pupils and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
By applying for this role, you are consenting to The Leys School storing your personal data. Please read our ‘Privacy Notice for Job Applicants’ for further details.
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