St. Bedes Senior School
Matron
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Matron
Location: Upper Dicker, BN27 3QH
School: Senior School
Type: Term-Time Only Plus
Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Job Summary
Bede’s is seeking two proactive and enthusiastic Matrons at our thriving Senior School, located in the picturesque East Sussex countryside.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to be responsible for the care, supervision and well-being of pupils; to be responsible for the day-to-day running of our Boarding House routines and systems and maintain the good presentation of the House. They will need to have great communication & record keeping skills, keep up to date with safeguarding policies and procedures and provide an empathetic presence in the house, being sensitive to those who are having difficulties coping with school life.
Most of all, we are looking for someone who has experience in working with children and adolescents. To be a great team player and have relevant first aid & mental health first aid qualifications, if not a holder of certificates in these areas, to be willing to acquire one at Bede’s request. A clean driving licence and access to a vehicle for all shifts.
These are Permanent roles, working 30 hours a week, term time only plus 3 weeks (36 weeks worked in total). Due to the nature of the role, we will require the individual to be on a 3 week rolling rota for weekends and evenings.
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Offer
Offering an attractive salary of £16,221.60 per annum plus holiday pay (FTE £31,326.91) along with a range of staff benefits including;
- A generous company pension with salary exchange options
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Retail Discounts
- Aviva Digital GP app - swift and convenient access to a GP via video consultation
- Free use of School gym & pool facilities/discounted nationwide gym membership
- Eye care vouchers
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service)
- Complimentary Lunch provided
- Free onsite parking at the Senior School
We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our community. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils.
Application Process
For further information about the role please see the Job Description below. Select Apply Now to complete your application today! We very much look forward to receiving applications from candidates who are ready to leave a lasting impact on the lives of our young learners.
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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact recruitment@bedes.org. Please note that we are unable to accept CV’s, applicants must add their full education and employment history to their application.
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 14th October 2026
About Bede’s Trust
Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our pupils and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
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