Would you like to join us as a Matron's Assistant, assisting the Matrons with the day to day running of the domestic and pastoral care of pupils within the boarding house?
Closing date: 28 February, 2025
Interview date: 10 March, 2025
We have a vacancy for a Matrons’ Assistant to work in our boarding houses. A usual working day is between 3 to 4 hours per day, and candidates should be able to work an ideal of 2-3 weekday days, during term time.
The successful candidate will join a team headed by two resident House Parents, House Tutors, Resident Matrons and existing Matrons’ Assistants to help look after approximately 90 pupils within the boarding house. Duties include:
1. Sorting, checking and repairing of pupils’ clothes and laundry;
2. Assisting the on-duty Matron with pastoral care duties;
3. Administering medication under supervision (for which training will be provided).
Sensitivity, good organisational skills, flexibility and the ability to work with others are essential to carry out this role, as is being able to sew and use a sewing machine.
We offer an attractive remuneration package: basic salary of £11.90 ph plus holiday pay, free on-site parking, low-cost membership of the on-site Sports Centre, Employee Assistance Programme and some meals are provided whilst on duty, during term time.
Some flexibility may be possible over working hours/days. Please include details of availability within your application.
Please use the Apply now button on this page and complete our application form. Please note we can only accept completed application forms, and are unable to accept CVs alone.
Applications should be sent to hr@christs-hospital.org.uk by 9am on 28 th February 2025
Interviews will be held on 10 th March 2025. A short sewing test will make up part of the interview.
We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the pupils. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are members of the Schools Inclusion Alliance and hold the Rainbow Flag Award.
Christ’s Hospital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced disclosure application with the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service). More details on the disclosure process can be found on www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
Christ’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunities employer.
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