Boarding Matron: Pastoral, Administration and Domestic

Boarding House Matron (Term Time Only)

Applications are sought for the role of Matron (term time only) to be based in our all-through girls boarding house at the Senior School and joining our team at an exciting moment in our long history as we celebrate our 617th year and 50+ years of co-education.

This post is weekdays with the odd weekend and is ideal for a full-time role candidate. However, a combination of part-time matrons would be considered for the right applicants. This role is up to 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only with the possibility of some flexibility. As part of the contract we may require you to work 10 hours a weekend for one or two weekends a term.

• Provide domestic, pastoral and administrative support to ensure boarding pupils enjoy a home‑from‑home experience.
• Work within the boarding house environment, supporting the well‑being and daily needs of students.

Up to 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only with flexible weekend support.

• Generous fee discounts for staff children.
• Medical support package.
• Use of school facilities.

Closing Date for applications: 9 am on Thursday 22nd January.

For further information or an informal discussion about the post and the school, please contact Sue Davies, Housemistress on

Provisional interview date:
Monday 26th January.

The school reserves the right to offer the post at any stage in the appointment process or not to offer the post.

Oswestry School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Under current Home Office Immigration Rules, this role does not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria and the position is not therefore eligible for skilled worker sponsorship. Applications from candidates that require skilled worker sponsorship will NOT be shortlisted.

Oswestry School is an independent, co‑educational day & boarding school, with an 11‑18 Senior School of c.400 pupils and a 4‑11 Prep School of c.120 pupils.

To download the official application form and job description, please visit  or contact HR Administrator Lesley Ward at r