Boarding Matron jobs

Location

Lancaster Royal Grammar School, East Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3EF (1298 on roll)

Tel: 01524 580600

Summary

We are seeking an additional Matron to join our boarding community as soon as possible for a fixed term period until August 2027.

This role will be for 36.25 hours per week, term time only, Monday - Friday working on a shift rota.

The successful candidate will be required to supervise the pastoral care of pupils within the boarding house as well as provide medical care when required and undertake basic laundry and repairs to clothing.

Flexibility within the role is essential. Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage but is not essential.

Salary for this role is based on Support Staff Grade 5 currently

For further details and to apply please download the attached documents. Applications must consist of a completed application form and a covering letter.

Applications should be sent to recruitment@lrgs.org.uk by no later than Noon on Thursday 17th September 2026. It is anticipated that interviews will take place in the week commencing 21st September 2026.

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Lancaster Royal Grammar School is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children. All employees must have the ability to understand and adhere to Child Protection and Safeguarding legislation. The role holders safeguarding responsibilities are set out in the job description. References may be taken prior to interview and DBS and other vetting checks will be conducted on the successful applicant.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 Section 7(1)(a) states that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

The interview date is w/c 21st September 2026

For an informal discussion please contact:

01524580600

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.