Night Matron

**Night Matron**

**Term time only, Permanent**

**Starting as early as possible in 2024**

**Head's Welcome**
Welcome from Fr Simon Everson, Headmaster

Thank you very much for your interest in the position of Night Matron at Farleigh

School.

Farleigh has grown into a school of which we are very proud, with over 460 boys and girls, aged 3 to 13, boarding and day. We are a leading Catholic prep school which welcomes all faiths, or none. Farleigh is a wonderful environment in which to work, combining excellent teaching, modern facilities and countless opportunities for children to grow in confidence and discover their talents.

We are aspirational in seeking the very best for the young people in our care and pupils go on to a wide range of leading senior schools. We enjoy their company and prepare them for an exciting future, encouraging them to have a warmth, depth of knowledge and sense of purpose that will serve them well in the years to come.

We work with a team of skilled and dedicated staff, each member playing a key role in the running of the School and in creating a warm, friendly and welcoming atmosphere for pupils and parents. We are also extremely fortunate to have an incredibly loyal parent body who support and work with us in so many ways.

I hope that you enjoy finding out a little bit more about us and the role of Night

Matron. If you would like an informal discussion about the position, please call Nikki

Lloyd, the HR Manager, on 01264 710766.

**About Farleigh**

Farleigh School is a highly successful and vibrant co-educational prep school for boarders and day pupils, aged 3 to 13, based in the beautiful Test Valley of Hampshire and set in 70 acres of open parkland and landscaped woodland. We are just off the

A303, close to Andover, Stockbridge, Salisbury and Winchester.

A leading Catholic school which welcomes all faiths, or none, Farleigh combines excellent teaching, modern facilities and countless opportunities for children to grow in confidence and discover their talents.

Farleigh is committed to providing the very highest standard of teaching and pastoral care to ensure that every child is well looked after, happy and fulfilled. The school is aspirational in seeking the very best for the young people in its care and pupils go on to a wide range of leading senior schools.

At Farleigh, we pride ourselves on our team of skilled and dedicated staff. Each member plays a vital role in the running of the school and in creating a warm, friendly atmosphere for pupils and parents.

**Our Location & Surrounding Area**

**Farleigh School**

**Red Rice**

**Andover**

**Hampshire**

**SP11 7PW**

Night Matron
Farleigh School seeks to appoint a Night Matron to join our hard-working and supportive

Surgery and boarding teams. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, caring and flexible individual to provide our pupils with excellent care outside of the normal school day.

The position is part-time and term-time only, with single occupancy overnight accommodation and meals provided during working time. The Night Matron, when on duty overnight, is expected to be awake only when called upon by the boarders.

Hours of work are as follows:
Sunday 13:00 - 23:00 on duty (16:00 start on the 18 exeat weekends)

23:00 - 07:00 on call for boarders

Monday 07:00 - 09:00 on duty

16:00 - 23:00 on duty

23:00 - 07:00 on call

Tuesday 07:00 - 09:00 on duty

16:00 - 23:00 on duty

23:00 - 07:00 on call

Wednesday 07:00 - 09:00 on duty

Strong pastoral skills with a caring and patient manner

The ability to follow procedures and instructions

The ability to prioritise workload and conflicting demands

Good communication skills with a variety of stakeholders, including parents, pupils, staff, school doctors and colleagues

The ability to demonstrate professional judgement

A good standard of literacy and numeracy

Experience of working within a boarding school environment is desirable but not essential

RGN/RSCN (children’s nurse) or health care assistant qualifications and/or experience is desirible but not essential

First Aid / Paediatric First Aid qualifications or the ability and willingness to obtain them

Experience of providing first aid care and managing minor injuries

A flexible approach to work

A willingness to learn new skills

A commitment to continued professional development including knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and best practice

Discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality

**Job Description: Night Matron**

**Responsible to**: The Senior Nurse, Deputy Head (Organisation & Pastoral Oversight), and ultimately the Headmaster.

**Purpose of the job**: To provide, in conjunction with the Senior Nurse, a high quality, caring and effective medical, health and welfare service to pupils, staff and visitors to the school.

**Particular Tasks & Responsibilities**:
Follow school procedures for the treatment of injury and illness

For minor accidents, adminis