Set in 32 acres of stunning countryside nestled in the heart of Sandhurst, Wellington College Prep (formerly known as Eagle House School) is one of the leading Prep Schools in the UK with state-of-the-art facilities, boasting a proud history alongside a progressive and exciting approach to education, to encourage pupils to learn for life and constantly evolving to embrace new ideas to enable our pupils to be the best they can be.
We have an exciting opportunity looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated School Matron.
You will join on a Full Time (40 hours per week, afternoons and evenings), Term Time (34 weeks per year) permanent basis, and in return we will offer you a competitive salary and benefits package which includes a free lunch whilst on duty, subsidised membership to the Wellington Health & Fitness Club, contribution to our personal pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, cycle to work scheme, free parking and access to a health cash plan.
About the role:
The School Matron plays a fundamental role in both the pastoral care of the pupils and ensuring that our boarding house operates as effectively as possible. Together with the House Parent and other residential staff you will ensure the physical, social, academic, and emotional wellbeing of every pupil within the School. As Matron you will have particular responsibility for the medical care and play a pivotal role in caring for and nurturing boarders within the house.
Key responsibilities include (Please see job description for full details):
- Pastoral
- Medical
- Management of the House
Person Specification, you must have:
- General Secondary Education
- Well-developed English language skills
- First Aid Qualification
- RGN / RN or RSCN / RN (Child) currently on the NMC register (Desirable)
Closing Date: 5th January
So, if you are committed to contributing towards the School community, think you've got what it takes to perform exceptionally in this role and would like to join our team, please apply now. Applications must be made via our recruitment website and a full application form must be completed.
Eagle House School is 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 (DBS).
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK and must be able to produce supporting documents.
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