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Assistant Housemistress/House Matron

Permanent | January 2025 | Full time

The Leys is a close-knit, engaged, friendly community of around 550 pupils in which pastoral care is seen as the top priority.

We are seeking an Assistant Housemistress/Matron to provide pastoral care and guidance to approximately 20 pupils (girls and boys age 11-13) in one of our junior boarding houses (Moulton House).  You will be working closely with the Housemaster and House Team, to ensure a warm, purposeful, and pleasant atmosphere and routine within the House.

The Assistant Housemistress/Matron will be provided with a self-contained flat in the boarding house. You will be an important part of the school’s residential community, and you will be resident during term time.

For a full description of the role please see the Role Profile & Person Specification.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Before appointment to any role in the school, checks including an Enhanced DBS Check and workplace references will be undertaken in accordance with current statutory guidance.  Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK is required. A six-month probationary period will also apply.

The Foundation is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity and celebrates the diverse voice of our community.

For further details or an informal chat, please call 01223 508955 or email [email protected].

Applications should be submitted to the Recruitment Team, The Leys School, Cambridge CB2 7AD ([email protected]) by 09.00 am on 27 September 2024. Interviews will be held w/c 30 September 2024.

Candidates who have been shortlisted will be invited for interview. We will review applications on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. We would encourage you to make an early application.