If you have a passion for providing outstanding pastoral care and are looking for a rewarding role where you will make a significant and important contribution to the welfare of children and young adults, the role Support Matron may be the ideal next role for you.
the Role
Working as part of the Pastoral team, the role holder will report to the Housemaster/Housemistress (Hsm) of the House they are working in.
Their line manager is the Matron Coordinator.
To be available, flexible and committed to work as and when required during term time. Whilst every effort will be made to provide a minimum of 24 hours notice, some requests may be short notice due to the nature of the role.
To work regular hours organised on a rota basis to provide transport to A&E/walk in where needed along with pastoral care until relieved by Matron, parent or Hsm. This will be organised in advance in accordance with the department procedures.
Each shift is likely to be from 15:30 – 20:00 on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday.
The main duties and responsibilities of the role are listed below. Please note these are not exhaustive, but highlight the main tasks.
• Be available, flexible and confident to work as and when required during termtime.
• Cover for Matron in House when Relief Matron unable to do so or if Matron is taking time off in lieu following, for example, overnight attendance at A&E with pupil.
• Offer support in House at time of illness when requested by Matron Coordinator.
• Undertake training in order to accurately record and understand pupil information, including medication and its management, absence and ‘off games’ reporting.
THE SCHOOL
Oundle and Laxton Junior Schools have long been associated with the very best of modern independent education, especially boarding. The Schools take seriously their responsibility to pupils so that they can emerge as decent, open-minded adults; ambitious about what they can go on to achieve and contribute. Over 1400 pupils are on roll at the School, of whom 840 are full boarders. Academic results are steadfastly excellent.
A team of around 800 staff, both academic and support, ensure an education of the highest standard is in place across the Schools with the efforts of the whole team focused on this fundamental aim.
Living in Oundle
We are fortunate in our location at the heart of a beautiful market town. School and town are part of the same community and our pupils take their place within this community, not isolated from it. The town has a spirited cultural life, with an annual international festival, literature festival, and frequent performances of nationally touring shows at the School’s Stahl Theatre.
To apply
Full details of the role, including hours of work and salary, can be found in the “Application Pack and Job Description” link below. If you are excited by this opportunity, please complete and return an application form and supplement to the application before the closing date. Please note CV submissions cannot be accepted.
Application closing date: Friday 18th October 2024, 9am.
Interviews will take place week commencing w/c 21st October 2024
If you have any questions about the role, please contact:
HR Department, Oundle School, The Bursary, Church Street, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 4EE
Email c/o: opportunities@oundleschool.org.uk or Tel: 01832 277193
Application Pack and Job Description
Supplement to the Application Form
Oundle School and Laxton Junior School are proud to be equal opportunity employers and we welcome applications from all. Both Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Recruitment Agencies
The Corporation of Oundle School has an internal recruitment department, but where agency support is required, we will engage our trusted partners. Our adverts are intended to encourage direct interest from potential applicants, not recruitment agencies. Speculative CVs sent from sources other than directly from a candidate, will not be acknowledged or considered.
