Matron
Matron
Permanent; Full-time; Term time plus 1 week (34 weeks)
Closing date: 20 April 2026 at 12 noon
Haileybury is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and empathetic Matron to join the School.
Role
The role of Matron at Haileybury is of significant importance. Together with the Housemaster or Housemistress, Deputy HM, Resident Tutor and tutors, the Matron plays an integral role in ensuring the smooth running of the boarding House and establishing a safe happy environment for the pupils in their care. Matrons assist in creating a positive atmosphere throughout the House, which lends itself to wellbeing, good order and academic success.
A high level of skill and knowledge is required to assist in the management of child protection and safeguarding issues, in handling confidential personal and medical information, and in managing difficult situations. Appropriate training is provided to ensure Matrons remain up to date with best practice and have opportunities for continued professional development.
Previous experience is not essential. However, you will need the ability to offer a high level of pastoral care and empathy for, and an understanding of, young people. Strong listening and IT skills, and the ability to work as part of a team, are equally important. A full UK driving licence is required.
The nature of a 24/7 boarding school means flexibility is vital, therefore in addition to core working hours, Matrons are required to work reasonable additional hours as necessary, which will include Pupil Induction Days, Open Mornings, Welcome Day, Speech Day and may include weekends, evenings and bank holidays (Public holidays occurring when the School is in session will be working days).
Please see the candidate brief for further information.
About Haileybury
Haileybury is an outstanding independent co-educational boarding and day school of around 900 pupils aged 11 to 18. Established in 1862, the School is situated on a beautiful 500-acre estate in Hertfordshire.
Haileybury has an outstanding reputation in the UK and internationally, and is pleased to share an excellent outcome from its most recent Independent Schools Inspectorate visit in October 2025, highlighting a broad and balanced curriculum, enthusiastic teaching and an extensive range of sport, outdoor education, drama, and music. We are also thrilled that Haileybury has been awarded the prestigious title of Boarding School of the Year 2024 by Tes.
Benefits offered include membership of the Operations staff pension scheme, lunch in the School’s magnificent Dining Hall (subject to hours of work), and use of the School’s facilities including gyms, a swimming pool, tennis club, and our Health and Wellbeing Centre.
How to apply
To apply for the above position, please complete the application form in full, with reference to the job description and return it to hr@haileybury.com by Monday 20 April at 12 noon.
Please be aware that we cannot consider an application unless the application form has been filled in completely, including details of your full employment history.
The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The School has a diverse pupil body and is committed to its strategy of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds to enrich our collective knowledge and experience. Appointments will be made on merit.
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Haileybury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for the above post must be willing to undergo child protection vetting, including reference checks with previous employers, prohibition checks and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.