Weekend Boarding Matron in Chichester

We are seeking a dedicated Weekend Boarding Matron to join our team at The Prebendal School, Chichester.

About The Prebendal School

The Prebendal School is the oldest school in Sussex, with origins dating back to the establishment of Chichester Cathedral in the eleventh century, when it served as a ‘song school’ for choristers. Re‑founded as a grammar school in 1497 by Bishop Edward Storey, Prebendal has a rich heritage and is named after the Prebend of Highleigh.

Today, the school is a co‑educational day and boarding preparatory school for children aged 3–13. Like many Cathedral Choir Schools, it occupies a unique collection of buildings within the Cathedral Close—from the original fourteenth‑century song school to modern facilities, including the Highleigh Building opened in 2000.

About the Role

Contract: Friday evening to Monday morning

Salary: Dependent on experience, with food and accommodation provided

Start date: January 2026

The Boarding Matron reports to the Head of Boarding and plays a vital role in promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our pupils. As a night worker, you will remain awake throughout your duty to ensure excellent supervision, complete essential housekeeping tasks and uphold the highest standards of pastoral care.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Providing emotional and practical support to boarders during the school day
• Caring for unwell students and liaising with the school nurse or parents
• Maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming boarding environment
• Overseeing the cleanliness and tidiness of student rooms and communal areas
• Reporting maintenance issues promptly and escalating where necessary
• Managing boarders’ laundry twice weekly and ensuring smooth collection and return
• Assisting with the daily operations of the boarding house
• Supporting boarding staff with administrative tasks and logistics
• Upholding safeguarding and health & safety standards at all times

About You

• Proficient and confident in the use of computer systems
• Willing to take on additional duties as assigned by the Head
• Strong in written and verbal communication
• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Detail‑oriented with strong accuracy in all work
• A proactive, calm and supportive team player
• Professional in demeanour, with the ability to handle confidential information discreetly
• Committed to upholding the aims and values of The Prebendal School

If this role aligns with your skills and experience, we warmly encourage you to apply.

To apply for this role, please fill out our Application Form and return this to recruitment@alphaschools.co.uk along with your CV.

We look forward to welcoming you to The Prebendal School.

The Prebendal School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for all jobs will undergo appropriate child‑protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, with costs covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.