Matron Share

Closing Date
: 4 January 2026
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Salary
: £14,014
Employment Term
:
Part Time Permanent

Working closely with the Housemaster/Housemistress and the residential boarding team, the main responsibilities of the Matron role relate to the overall pastoral care of boarding and day pupils between the ages of 13 and 18.

At Gresham’s we offer a rare opportunity where children can join us at our Nursery and Pre-Prep School from the age of 2 and continue with their education at our Prep and Senior Schools to the age of 18. Founded in 1555 and located in the heart of North Norfolk, Gresham’s is a thriving co-educational school set across 300 acres of countryside, just minutes from award-winning beaches and areas of natural beauty.

We are currently seeking a Matron, to join our pastoral boarding team at the senior school, on a part-time job share basis (3 days a week, Thursday – Saturday during term time). The ideal candidates for the role of Matron would be an individual who is kind, caring, approachable and energetic with a passion for working with children and young people.

The ability to communicate effectively between pupils, parents and staff is essential to creating a happy home from home environment for our children.

Previous experience in a similar role or pastoral/care background would be advantageous. An awareness of Child Protection and Safeguarding is desirable, however training will be provided.

The safeguarding responsibilities of this role are clearly outlined in the recruitment pack, please make yourself aware of these as you consider applying for this post.

To apply for the role, please visit our website where you can complete an application form.

Our recruitment team can also be reached by telephone on or by emailing

At the earliest opportunity

TBC

Please note:

we reserve the right to appoint to the post, prior to the closing date

Gresham’s is proud of its exemplary approach to the safeguarding of its children and conduct a robust recruitment process. Applicants are expected to engage fully with the requirements of this process. An offer to join the School is made subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check along with clearance on all other relevant safeguarding and child protection requirements.