Support Matron

The Independent Schools Council; Oundle; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Oundle School is seeking a dedicated member of the Pastoral team to support pupils and work on a rota basis during term time. The role includes responding to needs after school hours, providing transport to A&E/walk-in where needed, and supporting Matron or Housemaster as required.

Shifts are typically 15:30–20:00 on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday, with some short-notice duties. Full training will be provided; the post emphasizes safeguarding, confidentiality, and prompt, compassionate pastoral

Responsibilities

• Be available, flexible and confident to work during term time.
• Cover for Matron when Relief Matron is unavailable or off duty after overnight A&E.
• Support House operations during pupil illness as requested by Matron.
• Train to record pupil information, including meds, absences and 'off games' reporting.

Job description

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. To be available, flexible and committed to work as and when required during term time. While we will make every effort to provide a minimum of 24 hours' notice, some requests may be short notice due to the nature of the role. Work regular hours 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 term time.
• Cover for Matron in House when Relief Matron is unable to do so or if Matron is taking time off in lieu following, for example, overnight attendance at A&E with a pupil.
• Offer support in House at time of illness when requested by Matron Coordinator.
• Undertake training 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.

Oundle School and Laxton Junior School are proud to be equal opportunity employers, and we welcome applications from all. We aim to ensure that all applicants are provided with the same opportunities during the recruitment process, and we endeavour to comply with the duties placed upon us to make reasonable adjustments as prescribed by the Equality Act 2010. Should you need to request a particular adjustment to enable you to participate fully in the recruitment process, please ensure that this is made known to the HR Department.

Recruitment Agencies

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