Matron

Matron (with Boarding Commitment) - Full Time

Independent Military Boarding School - DunblaneStart Date: August 2026Contract: Full-time (Shift-based)Accommodation: Provided at reduced costQualification Requirement:Non-teaching role

About the School

We are working with a reputable independent military boarding school in Dunblane, funded by the Ministry of Defence and dedicated to providing stability and high-quality education for the children of UK Armed Forces personnel. The school is known for its exceptional pastoral care, tight-knit community, and strong ceremonial and military heritage.

The school places significant emphasis on supporting pupils who often come from highly mobile service backgrounds, offering a stable, supportive and structured environment.

The Role

The school are seeking a caring and committed Matron to join the boarding team from August 2026. This role is fundamental to the smooth running of the boarding houses and wider school community. The Matron is central to pupil welfare, daily routines, and pastoral support, ensuring the boarding environment remains safe, nurturing, and well-organised.

This is a non-teaching role and is particularly well-suited to individuals with a background in pastoral care, residential environments, childcare, nursing support, or wellbeing roles.

Please note:

Matrons work shifts across mornings, daytime, and evenings, including weekends on a rota, but with fewer weekend duties than Deputy House Staff, as the core business of this role is pastoral/matronal care, not leadership supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality pastoral and practical care for pupils aged 10-18.
• Support the daily routines of the boarding house, including wake-ups, meals, prep time, and evening wind-down.
• Help manage minor medical issues, ensuring pupils' health, hygiene, and wellbeing needs are met (non-clinical).
• Maintain laundry, uniform, and housekeeping standards within the house.
• Act as a point of support and reassurance, building positive relationships with pupils.
• Support the Housemaster/Housemistress with pastoral duties and communication.
• Uphold the school's ethos, expectations, and structured approach rooted in military heritage.
• Contribute fully to the boarding community, including some weekend rota shifts.

Requirements

• Experience working with young people in pastoral, care, residential, medical or wellbeing roles.
• Warm, approachable, and supportive manner with strong emotional resilience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm, organised, and dependable during busy house routines.
• A nurturing personality with a genuine commitment to young people's welfare.

What the School Offers

• A deeply supportive and values-driven community rooted in service and tradition.
• Reduced-cost on-site accommodation, enabling full integration into boarding life.
• A picturesque 45-acre rural campus with excellent facilities.
• Strong institutional backing through the Ministry of Defence.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and supporting documents above!

Please note: All successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS.

Reed Education is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and is proud to be a disability-confident and equal opportunities employer.