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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