About this role
An opportunity has arisen for a Residential Matron to join Arniston Boarding House at Fettes College.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Houseparent and working alongside the wider pastoral team, you will be required to fulfil several key responsibilities. Arniston is a girls’ boarding house for Third Form to Lower 6th.
Matron’s place of work is Arniston House. This is a term time position, with the requirement to work a day or two after the end and before the start of term to close down the House.
A comfortable flat within the House is provided all year round which is rent and council tax free, with utilities as a taxable benefit in kind. The start date for this role is Monday, 31st August 2026.
Annual Salary: Competitive salary, based on experience.
Staff Benefits: In addition to being part of a great team you will be entitled to a range of benefits that include:
Membership of Westwoods gym and health club which offers a range of excellent fitness and leisure facilities including a 25m swimming pool.
Free lunchtime meals during term time, and at other times when catering is provided, and you are on duty.
Life insurance scheme.
Excellent Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
You will be opted into the Fettes College Pension Plan after 3 months service. This scheme is a money purchase one, operating as a salary exchange plan. The College will contribute to the scheme a minimum of 8% and you will contribute a minimum of 2%. Fettes operate a contribution matching scheme up to 12% of basic annual salary.
Access to discounted healthcare, additional life insurance, shopping discounts, etc through our benefits portal.
Application Process
The closing date for this key role is Friday 31st July 2026. Interviews will take place week commencing 10th August 2026.