School Matron – Lavenham, Suffolk – REF 1177

Experienced School Matron/Boarding Assistant required for one of the leading Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory schools in the country. The school is located in the village of Brettenham in the most stunning location.

The Matrons and Boarding Assistants are responsible for overseeing the domestic running of the Boarding Houses; which will include cleaning, laundry, maintenance, health and safety and medical arrangements for the individual pupils.

Liaising with Senior Matron, Head of Boarding and parents will be part of this role.

The Position :-

To Contribute to pastoral care and well being of the pupils
Provide first aid to pupils with minor illness
To respond to medical emergencies – escorting pupils to dentist etc
To administer medication in accordance with school protocol
To keep accurate records of incidents, accidents, illness etc
Check for head lice and other health issues
To wake boarders and ensure they are well presented for breakfast
Supervise pupils dormitory tidying and bed making
To tidy dorms and check beds.
To serve morning snack
To attend regular meetings
To provide sympathetic support to pupils having difficulties coping with school life
To eat with and supervise children at supper
Supervise pupils at bedtime, showering, bathing etc

The Person:-

Reliable, trustworthy, kind and caring
Genuinely love working with children
Will have Paediatric First Aid Qualification
DBS checked
Will have previous school matron/boarding assistant experience or nursing experience
Polite and well presented
Will have excellent communication skills
Sympathetic and sensitive to pupils needs.
Car driver with clean licence

A competitive salary will be offered in exchange for 34 weeks work during the year plus 2 days at the beginning and end of each term.

Please contact Jackie 07979 501997 / info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk for further information.