Senior Resident Matron

The Senior Resident Matron at Hanford will hold a uniquely important position of trust and influence in the House. You will make a significant contribution to the pastoral and academic welfare of the pupils in your care. You will have the capacity to lead, motivate, support and understand young people in all aspects of their development, especially their emotional, academic and pastoral needs. You will possess strong inter-personal skills, a can-do attitude, a good sense of humour and will be expected to be an excellent role model for the pupils. You will expect and embody high standards of behaviour, courtesy and care. You will be required to carry out weekend and evening duties. You will have significant overnight responsibility on a rotation with the boarding team to respond to the needs of pupils overnight. Accommodation will be provided. Applications from candidates from a teaching or non-teaching background are welcome. Start Date: 4 September 2026 Contract: Full Time Permanent, predominantly term time. Work may be required on some of the bank holidays if they fall within term time and will be required in some of the school holidays to ensure the House is ready for pupils. Closing Date: 19 June 2026 Interviews likely to take place w/c 22 June 2026 Sherborne Schools Group Recruitment and Selection Policy Statement Sherborne Schools Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, criminal record check and social media checks. All positions within the schools are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.