Overnight Matron
Overview
We are seeking a warm and caring person to work as Overnight Matron as part of our medical and matron team, to look after the medical needs of children aged 7 - 13 who board at Sandroyd.
Sandroyd is an independent, co-educational prep school for day and boarding pupils. We aim to develop children through a combination of a caring and supportive environment with the provision of stimulating opportunities in and out of the classroom.
This is a sleeping duty, although there may be a requirement to get up during the night when children are feeling unwell, or when children are staying in the Health Centre. No specialist qualifications are required, but an ability to work independently is essential. Single accommodation is provided.
Duties
- To take responsibility for the first aid provision of overnight boarding pupils (training will be provided).
- To take responsibility for children who are recovering from minor ailments in the Health Centre under the direction of the school nurse.
- Work with the Houseparents, to liaise with parents concerning boarding issues to ensure that they are informed about any significant incidents.
- To ensure that the Houseparents or, in their absence, the Headmistress or Deputy Head on duty, are made aware immediately of any major incident taking place within the boarding house.
- Helping with the evening routine in the boarding house
- To liaise with the school nurse regarding pupils’ overnight medical requirements.
The hours of work are 6.45pm - 7.15am, Monday to Saturday during term times only, which is typically 33 weeks per year.
Salary & Benefits
Salary £19000 per year
Location
Sandroyd
Rushmore
Tollard Royal
Wiltshire
SP5 5QD
Supporting documents
Deadline and how to apply
Please complete the application form displayed with this vacancy and send to the Bursar, Rupert Burnell-Nugent at [email protected].
Equal opportunities
We recognise the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to delivering an outstanding education. Our staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct are expected to be of the highest level to ensure that no one is harassed, bullied or victimised.
We are in favour of a workforce that reflects the make-up of the local and national population. No job applicant, temporary worker or employee should receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender, race and ethnicity, religion and belief (including no belief), marriage or civil partnership status or sexual orientation.
We are conscious that there are many groups that are currently under-represented at Sandroyd and we are committed to changing this. To that end, we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
Job reference: Overnight Matron
