Cranleigh School is a leading fully co-educational independent boarding and day Senior School consisting of around 670 girls and boys of 13 – 18 years of age.
Be the calm, practical heart of our boarding house: you will keep the house running day-to-day, provide visible pastoral care for pupils on duty and lead the domestic and medical routines that keep the environment safe and comfortable. You will work early, late and Saturday shifts, liaise with Housemaster/Housemistress and Medical Centre, and coordinate cleaning, laundry and minor repairs.
What you'll be doing
You will offer a steady pastoral presence—listening to pupils, advising where appropriate, monitoring room tidiness and reporting welfare concerns to the Housemaster/Housemistress. You will administer medication and provide first-contact health advice as directed by the Medical Centre, escort pupils to appointments and attend meetings with the Medical Centre Sister. You will manage and supervise cleaning and domestic routines, manage stock and report staffing absences, coordinate laundry and dry-cleaning processes with the Laundry Manager and Accounts Office, and check and report furnishings, fittings and maintenance issues to Facilities. Accurate record-keeping and daily electronic handovers on the Pastoral module (iSAMS/Socs), attendance at meetings and INSET training, observing Data Protection and other duties as directed are part of the role.
What we're looking for
You must be comfortable with the shift pattern (early: 07:30–15:00; late: 15:00–22:00; Saturday mornings), able to travel during the day and a car owner. Practical pastoral skills, the ability to build trust with pupils of different ages, willingness to administer medication and undertake first-aid training, good administrative skills with Google Suite and iSAMS/Pastoral modules, and reliability in managing domestic staff are essential. Right to work in the UK and willingness to have an enhanced DBS are required. Previous boarding-house or residential-care experience, facilities or payroll liaison experience and a formal first-aid qualification are desirable.
About the team
You will join a dedicated Matrons team, reporting directly to the Head of Boarding and the Housemaster/Housemistress. While non-residential, this role works closely with the Medical Centre Sister, Facilities team, and senior boarding leadership to maintain a supportive community environment.
What we offer
Meals during term time, pension, use of exceptional sports and fitness facilities, school fee remission (subject to eligibility), and relevant training including first aid.
Cranleigh offers a supportive community environment and also a wide range of benefits.
For further details about the role, please see the job description below.
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Candidates are requested to submit a brief letter of application (no more than one side of A4), and as soon as possible and no later than 5:00 pm 28th August. Applications are considered as they are received and therefore the vacancy may close sooner than advertised.
Cranleigh School recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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. The post holder will be subject to a DBS check
Our motto defines every aspect of school life and the foundation of a career at Cranleigh.
To empower our staff to be the best they can be so that they thrive in all aspects of their professional and personal lives.
To inspire a dedicated community of professionals who think globally, act with integrity, and make courageous contributions to the running and success of our school.
To nurture problem-solvers, creatives, and skilled communicators across all departments, valuing colleagues who model curiosity, generosity, and humility.
We are one school with two sites (Prep and Senior), united by a single, dedicated team.
We are unapologetically ambitious for all our staff, providing the professional development, modern tools, and support needed to excel in every department.
We believe every member of our team—whether working in the classroom, operations, administration, or support services—is capable of outstanding performance within the healthy, happy, and inclusive atmosphere we work so hard to maintain.
We expect our team to bring passion to their roles, collaborate across departments, and engage constructively with feedback and growth.
We work in partnership with colleagues to provide a balanced, supportive environment that nurtures personal responsibility and the well-being of every staff member.
We set our people up for success. Whatever your role, expertise, or background, you will find a champion, a mentor, and a collaborative community at Cranleigh.
From this culture, our staff find the strength to:
ASPIRE BOLDLY by setting ambitious goals, embracing operational and educational challenges, and striving for excellence. We champion curiosity, creativity, and a proactive appetite for problem-solving.
BE YOURSELF by bringing authenticity, self-awareness, and confidence to work every day. We value resilience, integrity, and emotional intelligence across our entire workforce.
CARE FOR OTHERS by practicing kindness, empathy, and service. We foster a whole-school environment of deep respect, compassion, and true collaboration.
This is the spirit of Cranleigh.
