Christ’s Hospital (CH) epitomises the transformative power of education. Situated on a majestic campus in 1,200 acres of rolling Sussex countryside, but with close ongoing links with the City of London, the School offers a first-class independent boarding education to children with academic potential from all backgrounds.

We are recruiting for a Day Matron to join us from January 2026 to help look after approximately 70 girls and boys aged 17 and 18 years old, within the sixth form boarding house. Sixth formers (called Grecians) are encouraged to become more independent and responsible as part of the transition from student life to life outside of school.

Duties include pastoral care responsibilities; administrative tasks, the control and issue of proprietary medications and pupils’ EpiPens etc., the organisation of pupils’ laundry and household linen as well as repairing uniforms.

Sensitivity to the needs of young people, good organisational skills, flexibility and the ability to work with others are essential to carry out this important role.

This role is part of a job-share arrangement and operates mainly in term time although you will also be required to work up to 3 additional days before the start and after the end of each term. The pro rata salary is £16,598 per annum.

Working hours, on average are 27.25 hours per week for 33 weeks of term:

• Wed
• Thurs *
• Friday *
• Alternate Saturdays *

Additional days at the end and commence of each terms are required as below:

• * for three days at the end of every term.
• * for three days at the start of every term.

*Less one hour’s unpaid lunch

We offer an attractive remuneration package including 23 days paid holiday plus bank holidays pro rata, a stakeholder pension scheme for eligible staff, free on-site parking, Employee Assistance Programme, low-cost membership of the on-site Sports Centre and lunch whilst on duty during term time. Annual leave must be taken during school holidays only.

For further information and to apply please download an application pack from our website.

Applications should be received by 9.00am on 27th October 2025. Interviews to be held week commencing 10th November 2025.

The successful candidate will ideally be available for training in December, to start work on Thursday 8th January prior to the start of term.

Christ’s Hospital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced disclosure application with the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service).

Christ’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Registered Charity No. 1120090.

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