Relief Matron

This important role supports the pastoral care and daily life of pupils, helping to create a warm, well‑organised and welcoming environment where girls feel supported, safe and able to thrive.

Reports to:

Senior Resident Matron and Housemistress.

Contract:

This is a permanent, zero‑hours, term‑time only contract. The first three months will be a probationary period. Holiday pay is included within the hourly rate.

Hours of Work:
Hours will be undertaken as agreed with the Senior Resident Matron. This role is suited to individuals able to work ad hoc hours to cover sickness and holidays, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends during term time.

As Relief Matron, you will play a key role in supporting boarding Houses, working flexibly across the School to provide cover and assistance as required. Responsibilities include supporting House routines, providing pastoral care for pupils, maintaining a warm and welcoming environment, assisting with the dispensary, supporting housekeeping tasks and contributing to the smooth running of House life. This role is ideal for a proactive and caring individual who enjoys working with young people and can adapt quickly to different environments.

• Enrolment in the School’s generous pension scheme
• Generous CPD training and development scheme
• Free parking
• Free meals
• Free use of the Sports Centre
• Free eye tests
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme

Applicants should complete the TES application form and submit this with a covering letter addressed to the Headmistress, Mrs J Duncan.

If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact the HR Team on or

Closing date for applications: 9 June 2026

Interview date: 18 June 2026

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 all unspent convictions and conditional cautions, and any spent convictions or adult cautions that are not protected, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

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

Wycombe Abbey is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.