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Permanent, Full Time, Competitive Salary

Day Matron (Live Out)

6 days per week, term-time plus 3 additional weeks in the holidays.

Shift Hours – 07:30 – 11:30, 12:30 – 17:30, 6 days a week.

We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a full-time day Matron, working in an established and effective House team. The successful candidate will assist the Housemistress with the pastoral care and wellbeing of all pupils in the House and promote the collective experience of living in a school community. 2/3rds of the pupils in the house are boarders meaning they live and sleep at school.

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proven ability to form professional relationships with teenagers
• A sympathetic and understanding approach with a good sense of humour
• Previous supervisory skills
• Good all-round IT skills

The Matron’s main responsibility is to support the Housemistress by ensuring the safety, welfare and happiness of the pupils, and the smooth running of the domestic and laundry arrangements of the house.  The Matron requires understanding and sympathy with the pupils, balancing friendly disposition with the need to maintain discipline. 

In addition to a very interesting and rewarding role, we offer a competitive salary up to £26,892 per annum, generous pension contributions, private medical insurance, life insurance, school lunch, free car parking, free use of school facilities when not in use by pupils (library, swimming pool, gym, tennis courts, squash courts) and access to a cycle to work scheme.

Closing Date: 12pm, Tuesday 22 April 2025

Interviews will be held at the School during week commencing 28 April 2025.

Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity, we reserve the right to appoint ahead of the closing date.

A full application pack is available to download below including all relevant documents required to apply:

Recruitment Pack (includes job description & person specification)

Application Form PDF or Application Form (Word)

Application Forms should be sent to [email protected]. If you wish to submit a postal application please call 01743 280834 for further information. Please note that we do not accept Shrewsbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Candidates will undergo thorough child protection screening including checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Food Service Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Food Service Assistant to join our vibrant catering team. You will play a vital role in providing breakfast, lunch, supper, and morning and afternoon snacks for our students and staff and ensuring that our dining services continue to be a pillar of our school community. You will support our chefs in the daily preparation and service of food, maintain hygiene standards, and contribute to a positive dining experience. 

Vacancy 1: 

Rate of Pay: £11.54 with opportunity for overtime.

Working Hours: 20 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 5 out of 7 days: Shift pattern - 5.30pm – 9pm

Contract Type: Full Time

Vacancy 2:

Rate of Pay: £11.54 with opportunity for overtime.

Working Hours: 22 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 5 out of 7 days - Shift pattern balance of:

5.30pm – 9pm (3 days per week)

6.30am – 3pm (1 day per week)

10am – 4pm (Sunday)

Contract Type: Full Time

Vacancy 3:

Rate of Pay: £11.54 with opportunity for overtime.

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 5 out of 7 days.

6.30am – 3pm

12pm – 9pm

10am – 8pm (Sunday only)

Contract Type: Full Time

What you’ll do: 

• Assist in the preparation and service of meals and refreshments in accordance with the menu. 
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all catering areas. 
• Support the kitchen team in various tasks, including food preparation, cooking, and plating. 
• Help with the setup and clearing of dining areas. 
• Engage positively with students and staff, promoting a welcoming dining atmosphere. 
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and food safety standards. 

Closing Date: Monday 31 March 2025

Job Description

Please click on the link and search the location (Shrewsbury) and role title as per the (Job Description) and simply follow the instructions to apply. Please contact [email protected] for any queries or further information.

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