Cover Matron

Cover Matron

Temporary Post | Term-Time Only | £15.16 (£29,554 FTE)

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 a temporary Matron to provide pastoral care and guidance cover across our various day boarding houses. You will be working closely with the Housemaster/Housemistress and House Team, to ensure a warm, purposeful, and pleasant atmosphere and efficient running of the day-to-day routine within the House. Your working hours will be 07.30 - 14.30 Monday to Friday, and 07.30 -11.30 on an agreed number of Saturdays. If you are available to start immediately, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please contact us for an informal discussion about the role.

For a full description of the role please see the job description and person specification.

The Leys is an inclusive and inspiring co-educational boarding and day school offering an incredible learning environment and pupil experience in Cambridge. Putting pupils at the heart of everything we do, our shared values create a strong, caring, and cohesive community. The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated, successful, and welcoming team of teaching and business professionals, committed to working together to combine their skills, experience, and insights to deliver an excellent education to our pupils.

The Leys is an extremely rewarding place to work. We hope you will take the time to look at our website, The Leys School, to find out more about us.

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 3-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

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying, please submit a completed application form including covering letter, to the Recruitment Team (recruitment@theleys.net), The Leys School, Cambridge, CB2 7AD by 09.00 on Friday 02 October 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they arrive and we reserve the right to withdraw this advert if a suitable candidate is appointed, we encourage an early application.

This role has the opportunity for regular contact with pupils and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. By applying for this role, you are consenting to The Leys School storing your personal data. Please read our 'Privacy Notice for Job Applicants' [JA1] for further details.

The Leys is an inclusive and inspiring co-educational boarding and day school offering an incredible learning environment and pupil experience in Cambridge. Putting pupils at the heart of everything we do, our shared values create a strong, caring, and cohesive community. The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated, successful, and welcoming team of teaching and business professionals, committed to working together to combine their skills, experience, and insights to deliver an excellent education to our pupils.

The Leys is an extremely rewarding place to work. We hope you will take the time to look at our website, The Leys School, to find out more about us.

Temporary Post | Term-Time Only | £15.16 (£29,554 FTE)