Christ's Hospital School
West Sussex
Salary:
We offer an attractive remuneration package of £33,062.40 per annum and accommodation is provided (one or two bedroom self-contained flat within the boarding house available all year round)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
8 September 2025
Job overview
We have a vacancy for a Resident Matron in one of our boarding houses (pupils aged from to join us in January 2026 for the start of the Lent Term. The successful candidate will join a team headed by two resident House Parents, House Tutors, another Resident Matron and Matrons' Assistants to help look after approximately 90 pupils within their boarding house. Duties include pastoral care responsibilities, administrative tasks, the control and issue of proprietary medications and pupils' epipens etc., the organisation of pupils' laundry and household linen as well as repairing uniforms.
Sensitivity to the needs of young people, good organisational skills, flexibility and the ability to work with others are essential to carry out this important role. The post operates mainly in term time (33 weeks per year) although you will also be required to work up to 3 additional days before the start and after the end of each term.
We offer an attractive remuneration package of £33,062.40 per annum and accommodation is provided (one or two bedroom self-contained flat within the boarding house available all year round). Benefits include a stakeholder pension scheme for eligible staff, free on-site parking, low-cost membership of the on-site Sports Centre and some meals are provided whilst on duty during term time. The two Matrons within each boarding house have a very favourable duty rota with alternate long weekends off duty. This post also gives many opportunities to join in with the community life of the school.
For more information and to apply please visit our website:
https://www.christs-
We can only accept CVs in conjunction with a completed application form which should be sent to - before the closing date.
Applications should be received by 9am, 8 September 2025
Interviews will take place at the School shortly afterwards
The successful candidate will need to be available to start work in early January 2026
Christ's Hospital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced disclosure application with the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service). More details on the disclosure process can be found on
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About Christ's Hospital School
Christ's Hospital School
Christ's Hospital Road, Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 0LJ
United Kingdom
Christ's Hospital is a remarkable school, it is the UK's leading charitable school and largest bursary charity. The School was established in 1552 and provides free or substantially reduced cost places to over 630 of its 900 pupils each year – this is more than any other organisation in the UK. Through first-class education and exceptional pastoral support, Christ's Hospital provides each pupil with stability and the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. 98% of pupils go on to university and leavers take with them the confidence and resilience they will need to achieve success at university and beyond and to make a meaningful contribution to society.
CHRIST'S HOSPITAL, PAST & PRESENT
Short History
Christ's Hospital (CH) is one of the famous Royal Hospitals of London, whose foundation marked the beginning of the social services in Tudor England. Inspired by a sermon by Nicholas Ridley, Bishop of London, the young King Edward VI instructed the Lord Mayor, Sir Richard Dobbs, to appoint a committee of leading citizens to consider remedies and relief for the City's homeless poor. Their work, and subsequently their philanthropy, led to the founding of the five great Hospitals all supporting different needs. CH, established in the monastery of the Grey Friars in Newgate Street, embraced the task of educating and nourishing the destitute children of the City and took children of all social backgrounds and ages.
In November 1552, CH opened its doors to 380 pupils and, within a year, the number had increased to over 500.
Christ's Hospital Today
The School moved to Sussex in 1902. Its rich history is evident in many facets of school life. The most obvious is the Tudor uniform which is worn with great pride by the pupils. For all that, CH has a decidedly modern outlook and our focus is very much on providing pupils with the best possible preparation for the future.
Christ's Hospital prides itself on delivering a vibrant curriculum that has both challenge and opportunity at its heart. The CH curriculum is made up of three interwoven parts: a stimulating academic curriculum which covers everything inside the classroom; an extensive broader curriculum which encapsulates everything outside the classroom; and a pastoral curriculum which has deep roots in the boarding house system complemented by a dynamic learning for life programme which teaches personal development. All three complement and support the progress of our pupils at every stage.
Pupils' experiences outside the classroom are challenging, varied, and rewarding. They are about discovering and developing new and lifelong interests and talents. The School's diverse curriculum encourages life-skills and is devised to take the pupils out of their comfort zone. An enormous range of Music, Art, Drama, Sport, and outward-bound activity is offered, including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Young Enterprise, Model United Nations, chess, debating, public speaking and so many more.
Christ's Hospitals commitment to its core goal of social responsibility helps to enhance pupils understanding of and appreciation for diversity. This commitment encourages the School to make a difference in the local community as well as further afield. The School offers its amenities, engages with organisations and welcomes members of the local and wider community to enjoy the School's grounds and facilities. A diverse range of events, including lunchtime concerts, plays, historic tours and community lunches are regularly organised. An extensive community action programme enables pupils to develop their communication, leadership and other interpersonal skills.
The Community Action programme at CH was started in 1987 and involves over 200 pupils each week. Pupils visit local nursery schools, primary schools, special needs schools, residential homes, hospices and charity shops as well as helping with a Ready and Able Sports Club at CH.
The Christ's Hospital band dates back to 1868 when some of the pupils requested that instruments be purchased to enliven their marching drill. The Treasurer of CH agreed and, with money from his own pocket, purchased a few instruments and paid the salary of the first Band Master. Over the years, the Band has grown into a highly-trained group of musicians with an impressive record of engagements. It accompanies the School on its annual parade through the City of London on St Matthew's Day and also takes part in the Lord Mayor's Show each autumn and rounds off the academic year with an hour-long display of marching and counter-marching as a tribute to those who are leaving.
Since 1552 the generosity of supporters has been fundamental to the continuation of Christ's Hospital.
Why we are called Christ's Hospital
Christ's Hospital's name derives from being founded in the parish of Christchurch, London. During the Middle Ages, hospitals served different functions from modern institutions. Medieval hospitals were alms houses for the poor, hostels for pilgrims, or hospital schools. The word "hospital" derives from the Latin noun hospitium and came to signify hospitality.
Christ's Hospital Vacancies
Christ's Hospital
employs over 450 staff and has a diverse range of employment opportunities, ranging from plumbers and electricians to nurses, accountants, and pool lifeguards as well as teachers. Everyone employed by Christ's Hospital, has a direct or indirect impact on the pupils who live and study here. We are a unique institution with a unique history and mission and you can find out more by browsing our
website
and exploring our
virtual introduction
to working at Christ's Hospital.
As Christ's Hospital is a 24 hour operation during school term times, we do require some flexibility from those who work here; indeed, some of the roles within the organisation (usually those in direct contact with children, such as teaching and pastoral staff) are live-in. Other roles require early starts, later finishes, term-time or part-time as well as across the whole year working. Each role is different and will have its own set of conditions attached to it which are detailed in the advertisement and job description.
Christ's Hospital welcomes applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils. Applicants must have the
right to work in the UK
for the duration of the contract. We are members of the Schools Inclusion Alliance and hold the Rainbow Flag Award.
In return, as an employee of Christ's Hospital, you can expect to benefit from discounted membership of the on-site Sports Centre which has excellent facilities, including a fully equipped indoor and outdoor gyms, indoor swimming pool and tennis and squash courts. The centre also runs a variety of fitness classes such as pilates, aerobics, yoga and racket lessons.
For further information about available opportunities or to enquire about a vacancy listed on the vacancies pages, please contact the Human Resources Department by email:
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Christ's Hospital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment.
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