Matron/Housekeeper - Repton School

Package Description

Location:  Repton School

Responsible to:  Housemaster/mistress 

Contract Type:  Permanent, term-time only.

Salary: £29,457.66 per annum

Benefits: On-site accommodation, private healthcare cover, employer pension scheme, free membership of Repton Sports Centre.

Job Introduction

A rare opportunity has arisen at Repton School for a resident, full-time Matron/Housekeeper (term-time only)

This is a key appointment and applications are sought from individuals capable of maintaining and further enhancing Repton School’s reputation for providing outstanding care of young people. Previous experience with children in a caring/nursing profession is preferable. This is a residential, non-teaching post, involving pastoral and domestic responsibility, overseeing the in-house Domestic and Catering teams and supporting the Housemaster in the running of the boarding house.

A generous package is offered, which includes all year-round accommodation, private health care, contributory pension scheme, school holidays and complimentary membership of the Sports Centre.

For a detailed description of duties and benefits, please view the Candidate Information Pack.

Please submit your application online by 17th January 2025.

Should you wish to complete an offline application form, or should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR team via HR@repton.org.uk. 

About Repton School

Repton School, founded in 1557, is a leading co-educational School situated in the historic village of Repton. Five miles from Burton upon Trent and eight miles from Derby, Repton lies in the very centre of England. The School boasts a consistently fine academic record and is active and successful in a wide range of other activities. The School’s 600 plus pupils, both boys and girls, are predominantly boarders. Each belongs to one of the ten boarding houses. Repton prides itself on its long and close association with the village. 

With the establishment of Repton Dubai in 2007, Repton was a pioneer among UK independent schools in opening overseas ‘branches’. The Repton Family of Schools has now established a group of seven international schools: with four in the UAE, one in China, one in Malaysia and one in Cairo. The family also comprises two UK Prep schools: St Wystan’s School and Vinehall. Repton (UK) takes great pride in its international and UK family, and works closely with its overseas partners to ensure that each Repton international school fully reflects the standards, ethos and values of the UK school.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, therefore the following shall be deemed to be included, in addition to the duties that you may be required to perform:

Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

Under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 it is a criminal offence for a person over 18 (e.g. teacher, matron, sports coach) to have a sexual relationship with a child under 18 where that person is in a position of trust in respect of that child, even if the relationship is consensual. This applies where the child is in full-time education and the person works in the same establishment as the child, even if s/he does not teach the child. Moreover, whatever the age of the pupil, a sexual relationship between an employee and a pupil will be considered an abuse of a position of trust and gross misconduct, likely to result in dismissal.