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VACANCIES FOR SUMMER 2008

Matron

Are you a School Matron or medically qualified?

We have a Matron post at each School.

Being a MATRON at Vacational Studies

Matron's Duties

To look after the medical and domestic welfare of the students and staff; to supervise the cleaning staff; to devise and oversee a bathroom/shower rota; to see to the laundering of clothes (done in-house by a laundry-person); to arrange for the collection/return of bed-linen; to check on the condition of bed-linen and advise on any damage. The services of a local doctor are retained. Parents are asked to provide a medical history and details of present health problems and allergies. Students’ forms are available for inspection. In addition, Matron will be involved in looking after the pastoral welfare of the students.

A note must be made in the Medical Record Book of all students' visits to Matron, noting date, time, cause of visit, treatment and follow-up.

Two assistant members of staff (normally undergraduate students, trainees, or similar) help both the Matron and the Sports/Social Organiser.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Although other staff join in with the extra-curricular programme on at least six occasions each week, we appreciate that, as Matron’s duties take priority, such involvement may not be possible. Staff accompany excursions and shopping trips on a rota basis and assist with supervision on Sports Day. All staff assume the normal pastoral responsibilities that are part of boarding school life.

Accommodation and Meals

The posts are resident. Basic accommodation is provided at no charge, as are all meals, except meals on excursions.

Additional Activities

Staff accompany excursions and shopping trips on a rota basis. All staff assume the normal pastoral responsibilities that are part of boarding school life.

Duties

All staff have 2½ duty days each week, or the equivalent thereof. There are also two completely free 24-hour days during the Course - any day except a Sunday.

Dates, Duration and Pay

We offer employment for a period of just over four weeks:- one post is at The Mary Hare School from the morning of 9 July until mid-day on 8 August; another post is at Cheam School from the morning of 11 July until mid-day on 10 August. Finishing times may be earlier than stated. Payment is £1575.00 (one thousand five hundred and seventy five pounds) for the duration of the employment. Pay is by cheque at the end of the Course. If they wish, staff can be paid a 25% advance by cheque at the end of the first week, to be deducted from the final balance. As employment is temporary, we are not at present required to deduct PAYE from British staff at source unless they are ordinarily resident in the UK and, therefore, liable to PAYE. Staff must advise us if they are ordinarily resident in the UK. Anyone defined as a ‘student’ for this tax year is not liable to PAYE. Deductions will be on a ‘Week 1/Month 1’ basis. NI is deducted at the prevailing rate.

Suitability and Qualifications

We are looking for a Matron, preferably with a medical/nursing qualification, who combines efficiency with friendliness and is also willing to make a contribution to the sports and social life of the Course. Experience in working in a boarding school environment is an advantage.

If this appeals, please complete the application form. We shall then send you our ‘Notes for Staff 2008’ which describes the post in more detail and invite you here for interview. We pay your rail fare at the ‘saver’ day-return rate. If appointed, your acceptance of the contents of this information sheet and the ‘Notes for Staff 2008’ together with our letter offering the post and your acceptance of it form the contract. If we wish to take your application further, we shall contact your referees. As there is responsibility for and substantial access to children, UK-based staff should apply for 'subject access' at their local police station. Overseas-based staff should obtain a certificate of good conduct from the British Embassy. Where appropriate a check is made against List 99 and with CRB. Proof of qualifications is requested - as is an explanation for any gaps in CVs.

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