Evening Matron

Our Boarding and Matronal Department at Brambletye is at the very heart of our thriving and flourishing school.  We have a rare opportunity to join us as an Evening Matron ideally starting in January 2022, although we would be willing to be flexible regarding the start date for the right candidate.  

The Role

The main purpose of this role is to ensure that excellent standards of pastoral care and the wellbeing the school’s pupils are put first, second and third.  In this role you will be working at the very heart of the school helping to create a warm, home from home atmosphere in which our pupils can grow and have lots of fun.

Whilst applications from those who have had previous matronal or relevant experience would be welcomed and preferred, we would however also be open to considering applications from anyone who has a genuine interest in working with children and would like to gain experience in working in a boarding environment.  Lots of energy is required for this role, a willingness to get stuck-in and help out with the understanding that no two days are ever the same.  In return you will be working within a supportive and experienced team, in a pivotal role with the ability to make a real difference to our pupil’s journey through Brambletye…..whilst having lots of fun!

Job Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Evening Matron Job Description.

Hours of Work

This is a part-time, term-time position, the hours of work are: 

6.30pm to 9.30pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays

4.00pm to 9.30pm on Wednesdays

6.30pm to 9.30pm on Fridays when there is a match day on the Saturday, this is usually four per term

4.00pm to 9.30pm when the Boarders return at the beginning of each term and half-term, this is usually on a Sunday

Three days (8.5 hours with times of work to be agreed with your Line Manager) to be worked at the start and end of each term

The willingness and availability to cover the occasional night as overtime due to absence or operational requirements would be welcomed and a distinct advantage

Salary

The successful candidate will be appointed between scale points 16 and 20 of Brambletye’s Non-Teacher Pay Scale - £6,663 and £7,457 per annum, the full-time equivalent salary is £19,598 and £21,931.  The starting salary offered will be based upon the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Staff Benefits

• An immediate and very generous school fee discount which is available in our Nursery, Pre-Prep and Prep-School;

• Membership of the school’s contributory pension scheme for staff;

• Complimentary use of our excellent leisure facilities;

• Use of a well-equipped staff room which includes complimentary hot and cold drinks (lots of) biscuits and fresh fruit and newspapers; and

• Free on-site parking.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this position and would like an informal discussion prior to applying, please contact Heather White, HR Manager either via telephone: 07572 609653 or via email: hwhite@brambletye.com who would be happy to discuss this position with you in further detail.

To apply, please download a copy of our application form from the Brambletye School website and return fully completed to Heather White (HR Manager) via email: hwhite@brambletye.com.

The closing date for applications is midday on Friday, 3rd December 2021, however we will be interviewing candidates as applications are received and we may withdraw this vacancy before this date, therefore early application is strongly advised.

Interviews will be arranged in accordance with current Government advice regarding the Covid-19 situation.

Please note that applications not submitted on the Brambletye application form or where the Brambletye application form has not been completed in full, will not be considered. CV’s will not be accepted in substitution for a completed Brambletye application form.

Applicants who have lived outside of the UK for more than three months in the past 5 years will be required to provide a Police check from their country/countries of residence.

Brambletye School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its recruitment and selection process. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.