Boarding House Matron
Sevenoaks School
Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- FTE £26,568 (will be pro-rata'd)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 25 August 2018
Job overview
The successful candidate should have experience of dealing with young people and be able to remain calm under pressure. The Matron is required to obtain an approved First Aid qualification and to re-qualify as necessary so that it is always valid. The cost of both qualification and re-qualification is met by the school. The Matron also requires basic IT skills, e.g. e-mailing capability and must be willing to familiarise themselves with the school’s intranet
The Role
It is vital for the efficient management of the house that the House Master/Mistress, Spouse, Assistant House Master/ Mistress and Matron work closely together and keep each other informed of matters affecting the pupils’ welfare.
The Matron is responsible to the House Master/Mistress for their duties within the boarding house. The overall responsibility for pupils’ welfare, including medical care, lies with the House Master/Mistress and the Matron will normally be delegated this responsibility during the working day. They will be accordingly responsible to the Medical Centre staff for matters relating to the medical treatment of pupils within the house.
Responsibilities
The following list is not exhaustive but is intended to show the range of tasks required of the Matron. Some tasks are done regularly, some infrequently:
- To be responsible for the security of the house and pupils whilst on duty;
- To supervise the Handyperson and cleaning staff, including the recruitment process;
- To report any defects beyond the scope of the Handyperson to the Estates Dept for action;
- To collect prospective pupils and parents from Claridge House and, in the absence of the House Master/Mistress, show them around the house;
- Liaise with parents and staff when appropriate by phone, e-mail and fax;
- Maintain a good liaison with pupils e.g. by being present at break and lunch time;
- Liaise with catering department regarding weekly stores requests and w/end catering numbers;
- Ensure pupil disbursement forms are raised where necessary for charges in connection with activities within the house e.g. driving lessons, sports coaching etc;
- Maintain petty cash float for minor items and issue order forms for suppliers;
- Check cleanliness of pupil bedrooms and communal areas;
- Assist with pupils’ travel arrangements e.g. taxis, visas, inoculations, passports and assist with house social functions e.g. break up suppers, dances, Open Day;
- Assist with compilation of study leave timetables to ensure correct supervision;
- Provide administrative support to the House Master/Mistress;
- Supervising and assisting with laundry arrangements for the house.
Medical
- Care for any pupil who is ill within the house and liaise with the Health Medical Centre as necessary;
- Maintain medical cupboard supplies and collect prescriptions on behalf of pupils;
- Accompany pupils to hospital, doctors, dentist, clinic appointments where pupils are under 16 or the pupil requires transport (using own transport where necessary);
- Maintain house medical records and arrange necessary vaccinations and medical examinations for new pupils;
- Assisting with preliminary work on medical examinations for new pupils.
Hours of Work
Term time Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:00 (34 weeks) plus up to 10 days per year after the end of term and before the start term as required.
In addition to the above hours there are also normally 3 evening events (one per term) which the Matron may be expected to attend. Whilst these are the standard hours, there will be occasions when the Matron may be required to work outside these hours.
Salary
The salary is based on a full-time equivalent salary of £26,568 per year. The actual pro-rata salary is £23,190 per year which is based on an hourly rate of £12.77p
Please download the attached job description for more information, including details on how to apply via our School website online recruitment application form.
Attached documents
About Sevenoaks School
Founded in 1432, Sevenoaks enjoys a global reputation as a centre of academic excellence and a flagship school for the International Baccalaureate. A co-educational day and boarding school, it offers a stimulating, intellectually demanding and balanced education for over 1200 students from ages 11 to 18.
Sevenoaks is one of the world’s leading IB schools, having taught the International Baccalaureate for over 40 years. For nearly 20 years, all Sixth Form students have taken the full IB Diploma with consistently outstanding academic results which are testament to the school’s experience and commitment to the programme.
In 2023, the average Diploma score was 39.0 points, about eight points above the world average. The Higher Education department supported applications of 246 students to universities in the UK, USA, Canada, Europe and Hong Kong with an outstanding 93 per cent progressing to their firm choice university. The majority attend Oxbridge, London universities, or other Russell Group universities such as Bristol or Durham. We also support about 20 per cent of our students in applying to international universities with increasing numbers going to North America, specifically Ivy League and top universities in the United States.
The school is situated in the Kent market town of Sevenoaks and has a prime position at the top of the high street. The 100-acre site, which includes several listed buildings and attractive gardens, is beautifully landscaped and adjoins the medieval deer park of Knole. London is only a 30-minute train ride away. Gatwick airport is only 30 minutes by car, and there are good transport links to other London airports and the Channel Tunnel.
Sevenoaks students have access to a fantastic range of facilities on campus for co-curricular pursuits, including sport, music, drama and art, at least 70 clubs and societies, a wide range of study trips and exchanges, and a well-established community service programme. Recent developments on campus include a superb sports centre, and a state-of-the-art performing arts centre, and a world-class Science and Technology Centre and a Global Study Centre for the Sixth Form. An additional boarding house for boys, a contemporary building with light, modern facilities, opened in 2019, and a new girls’ boarding house is expected to open in 2024.
With seven distinctive and comfortable boarding houses, our boarding community is fun, friendly, and busy. Boarding provides an excellent transition from home to independence and maturity; the Sixth Form boarding houses enable boys and girls to enjoy the benefits of boarding at an important stage in their school careers, and to prepare for life at university.
Accolades
In 2018 Sevenoaks School was, for the second time in 10 years, awarded The Sunday Times Independent School of the Year. In the same year, the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) awarded Sevenoaks School the highest grade – ‘Excellent’ – in both categories which formed the basis of the inspection: ‘Pupils’ Achievement’ and ‘Pupils’ Personal Development’.
Teaching at Sevenoaks:
Teaching here is immensely rewarding: we work in high-performing teams towards a shared endeavour. Everyone appointed to teach at Sevenoaks School is expected to engage actively in all aspects of our broad and well-rounded education.
We want all our pupils to enjoy their subjects, to be inspired by their teachers and to become independent, lifelong learners. Teachers are enthusiastic and well-qualified graduates. We have an exceptionally lively, talented and committed staff body. We welcome applications from experienced teachers and newly-qualified teachers, but can also provide training including PGCE for those joining the profession at whatever stage. All new staff undertake a comprehensive induction programme. Sevenoaks is committed to supporting its staff with training and professional development tailored to staff needs and interests.
All teachers are involved in proactive pastoral care. All teachers participate in the co-curriculum and, as our outreach activities expand, contribute to our work with local pupils and schools. Teachers at Sevenoaks are innovative and forward-thinking many are involved in the Institutes of Teaching and Learning, Higher Education and Professional Insight, and Service and Partnerships, shaping further development and initiatives for students and staff alike.
What people say about us:
‘Tough for any university not to be an anti-climax after Sevenoaks.’ Good Schools Guide.
The International Baccalaureate
All new staff undertake a comprehensive induction programme. No previous experience of teaching the International Baccalaureate, which we have taught since 1978, is necessary; gaining experience of teaching the IB, an internationally recognised qualification which we believe offers outstanding preparation for university and beyond, is stimulating and undoubtedly a valuable career asset. Information about the IB can be found on the website www.ibo.org.
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