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School Matrons and Houseparents

School matrons and houseparents play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of young students by providing a nurturing and supportive environment. Their dedication ensures that students feel safe, cared for, and ready to learn, making them essential to the educational experience in the UK.

School Matrons and Houseparents

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Nursing and Midwifery

AI IMPACT
AI EXPOSURE TODAY8
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST
53%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£20,000 - £25,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.

THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.

AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.

This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is low on our index (8), and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.

Career progression path

1FIRST STEPJunior Matron/HouseparentIn this entry-level role, you will assist in the daily care and supervision of students, providing support under the guidance of senior staff.£20,000 - £25,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Matron/HouseparentYou will take on more responsibilities, including managing student welfare and leading activities, while mentoring junior staff.£26,000 - £32,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Matron/HouseparentIn this senior role, you will oversee the entire residential programme, ensuring high standards of care and leading a team of matrons and houseparents.£35,000+

The degree route

Courses in this career's subject area, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.

🎓Nursing AssociateThe University of Cumbria · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£38,000 median
🎓Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NursingRoyal School of Needlework(The) · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£34,500 median
🎓MidwiferyUniversity of Southampton · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£33,000 median
🎓Mental Health NursingDancebox Theatre Works · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£32,000 median
🎓Mental Health Nursing with foundation yearCoventry University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£32,000 median
🎓MidwiferyUniversity of Plymouth · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median

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There is more than one way in

You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.

Degree subjects that lead this way

Courses in this career's subject area, from the same register that priced the degree above. Subject-matched, not a guaranteed qualifying route: check each course's own entry requirements and any professional accreditation before you rely on it.