School Matron - The Highcrest Academy

Overview

Here at the Highcrest Academy, we are looking for a Matron to join our amazing team. If you like a role where no two days are the same then read on. You will take responsibility for minor illness and injuries, delivering initial low-level care focusing on student well-being and health. Working alongside internal and external providers in matters related to health education.

Term time only

Salary Type: Bucks pay

Salary details: £24,310 - £26,295 pro rata which equates to £18,110.95 - £19,589.77

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 hours per week – 8.20am – 3.30pm + half hour lunch - Term Time only plus one week for INSETs

Closing date: 16/02/2024 00:00

Interviews to be held: Friday 2nd February 2024. However we will be reviewing applications on a ongoing basis, We will interview suitable candidates and therefore advise you to apply early.

About us

Our Ofsted Report February 2020 says “The school has a warm and welcoming atmosphere” and “Pupils at The Highcrest Academy happily live up to the school’s motto of ‘aspire and achieve’.
Our aim is to establish a culture of excellence throughout every element of our academy and move us from Good to Outstanding.
There are approximately 1,000 students on roll, which includes the Sixth Form. A recently completed building programme comprises a brand-new Sixth Form Centre, sports facilities including a gym, and a new restaurant and coffee shop for both students and staff. We also have a thriving House system that brings our whole school community together.

www.highcrestacademy.org.uk

About the role

We are looking for a First Aider to take responsibility for the assessment of minor illness and injuries, delivering initial, low-level care focusing on student well-being and health. In addition, you will deal with the administration and storage of medicines and maintain appropriate records. You will be willing to contribute to staff training and support the pastoral team in matters related to health education. You will also administer visits by the school nurse and other health practitioners.

About you

If you are team player, passionate about education and social mobility and want to be a pivotal part of improving opportunities for the students of our local community and increasing their learning experiences, then The Highcrest Academy is the school for you.
The ideal candidate will have:

• a common-sense approach when dealing with children and young adults
• experience of First Aid (training can be updated if necessary)
• excellent communication and organisational skills
• experience of using Microsoft Office Software
• a commitment to teamwork

Other information

The Highcrest Academy offers both an excellent induction and support programmes for NQTs and an innovative and extensive CPD package.
“Staff feel very well supported by senior leaders. According to staff, they feel valued because senior leaders are approachable..” Ofsted Report February 2020.
A thriving school in the heart of the community, with free on-site parking, staff recognition schemes and free gym to counter the “Friday Biscuits” and on-site coffee shop! Just 30 minutes by train from Central London, The Highcrest Academy is the first All Ability Academy in the county of Buckinghamshire. It is culturally diverse and a vibrant school making it a fantastic place to work. We have some students who will need all your support and yet have also featured in the national Ofsted report for providing challenge to the most able

The Highcrest Academy is fully committed to safeguarding children (policies on our website). All members of staff are in a “regulated” role under the Vetting & Barring Scheme and have to be DBS cleared prior to employment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.