Dauntsey’s School would like to appoint an assured and positive individual, with appropriate experience and proven organisational skills to provide confidential support to the Head Master.

Strong IT skills, attention to detail, tact, judgement, discretion, high levels of initiative, flexibility and the ability to work under pressure are all essential qualities for this important role. A refusal to take life too seriously will also help. The post is full time during the School’s term time with a few days working in the holidays either side of a term.

An application form may be downloaded here

Candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as you are able. The vacancy may close early if an appointment is made following an interview.

Closing date: Wednesday, 28^th April at 9am  
e-mail:  recruitment@dauntseys.org

Dauntsey’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and as such successful applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service

Job Description

Role Overview

This is a high-profile role within the School requiring the highest professional standards and outstanding personal qualities. The Head Master’s PA will act as the first point of contact for the Head Master and will provide full administration and organisational support to ensure the smooth running of his office and to assist the Head Master in all aspects of his role. The role will also manage the School’s reception team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide general support to the Head Master, including dealing with all the Head Master’s correspondence and related tasks.
2. Act as the first point of contact for the Head Master and provide a warm welcome to all visitors.
3. Maintain and organise an effective diary management system for the Head Master, to ensure that matters of importance are brought to his attention and appropriate action is taken.
4. Proactively anticipate and solve diary management or administrative problems relating to the Head Master’s work.
5. Ensure that meetings do not over run and provide refreshments for all meetings and visitors if required.
6. Liaise with the Admissions Department to co-ordinate visits from prospective parents.
7. Liaise with the Human Resources team regarding the recruitment of all teaching staff.
8. Prepare agendas and reports, ensuring that the Head Master is well prepared for meetings, and taking minutes of meetings as required.
9. Research, collate and prepare information as requested by the Head Master, using Microsoft Office and other School databases.
10. Liaise on behalf of the Head Master with members of staff, governors, parents, students and other stakeholders, as required.
11. Proactively review storage and retrieval systems (electronic and paper-based) on a regular basis in order to support the Head Master’s work and comply with all School policies relating to data protection and retention.
12. Line manage the reception team to ensure a welcoming and professional front of house.
13. Provide ad-hoc support to the Governors, Clerk to the Governors and the Bursar when needed.
14. Undertake other tasks as reasonably requested by the Head Master.

The following duties are ones which all staff are required to perform:

• Observe health and safety procedures and work safely at all times;
• Be responsible for your own continuing self-development, undertaking training as appropriate to the working environment and location, and developments in your role;
• Conduct yourself with professionalism, tact and diplomacy as a representative of Dauntsey’s, in line with school policies and procedures.

The post holder may reasonably be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description for the post, including work with a different department or team. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to posts may vary from time to time without changing the character of the duties or the level of the responsibility entailed.

Person Specification

 

Qualifications / experience / knowledge Essential criteria	Qualifications / experience / knowledge Desirable criteria
A good standard of general education, probably to at least A Level or equivalent standard A proven track record of successful administration support to senior staff in a complex organisation.	Previous experience of working in a school. Management of a reception team
Skills and abilities Essential criteria	Skills and abilities Desirable criteria
Outstanding administrative skills A high level of computer literacy, specifically in Word, Excel, databases, PowerPoint and Outlook. An ability to successfully manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a calm and efficient manner. High levels of initiative and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment Ability to liaise confidently and responsibly with a range of stakeholders A keen attention to detail Ability to apply tact and judgement in order to support the Head Master, knowing when to involve him and when to resolve a situation without his input. A high standard of accurate written and spoken English An ability to work collaboratively to achieve aims	Ability to develop and successfully manage staff Use of ISAMS or other school based academic administration system
Personal Essential criteria	Personal Desirable criteria
Courteous and welcoming demeanour and telephone manner. Sense of humour and a refusal to take life too seriously Flexible in approach Highly discreet, and able to maintain confidentiality at all times Resilient and adaptable Commitment to equal opportunities Open to new ideas and practices

 

Hours of work

This is a full-time position working during term time only with three days working in the holiday period at the beginning and end of a term. There may be a requirement to work up to three Saturdays during term time to support School events. Normal hours of work are 08:30 – 17:00 with an hour unpaid lunch break. The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible and work additional time as required to deal with particularly busy periods of work.

Holiday

No holiday may be taken during term time. It should be noted that the May Day Bank Holiday is a normal working day.

Salary

The salary offered is competitive and will reflect the skills and experience of the successful candidate

Application Process

If, having read the above information, you would like to be considered, please apply by completing the application form before the closing date of 9am on Wednesday, 28 April and e-mailing it, together with a letter of application, to  recruitment@dauntseys.org

Should you require any further information or would like to discuss your application, please call Megan Williams, HR Manager, on 01380 814514.

Thank you for your interest in the position.

Dauntsey’s School would like to appoint an assured and positive individual, with appropriate experience and proven skills to be responsible for all aspects of the billing ledger.

Strong numeracy and IT skills, attention to detail, accuracy, discretion, high levels of initiative, flexibility, the ability to multi task and work under pressure are all essential qualities for this role.  Knowledge of WCBS PASS accounting system and iSAMS database is desirable, but not essential.

This role would suit somebody with a background in Management Accounting or with some experience of credit control or managing a sales ledger.

An application form may be downloaded here

Candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as you are able. The vacancy may close early if an appointment is made following an interview.

Closing date: Friday, 30 April at 9am  
e-mail:  recruitment@dauntseys.org

Dauntsey’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and as such successful applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service

Job Description

Role Overview

The role is responsible for all aspects of the billing ledger.  Sitting within a small team, the role primarily works independently, liaising with colleagues, pupils’ parents and external organisations as necessary. This role would suit somebody with a background in Management Accounting or with some experience of credit control or managing a sales ledger.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Create new records and maintain the entire billing ledger to ensure that data is accurate and up to date; reconcile with other databases working closely with relevant staff
• Produce accurate termly billing of fees and awards to strict deadlines
• Accurate collation and data input of billing extras
• Produce indication fees bills as required
• Respond to fees queries from parents
• Chase outstanding fees and report on progress
• Set up, maintain, reconcile and produce projections for various detailed spreadsheets
• Be responsible for the administration of the ‘Fees in Advance’ scheme.  Prepare quotes and ensure all application forms and monies are received and reconciled.
• Be responsible for the administration of the Sodexo child care voucher scheme
• Reconcile various billing and nominal ledger codes
• Ensure council tax bills are accurate and paid on time
• Prepare various in-year and year-end reports for Assistant Bursar (Finance) and External Auditors
• Perform adhoc duties, to include cover for purchase ledger when required

The following duties are ones which all staff are required to perform:

• Observe health and safety procedures and work safely at all times;
• Be responsible for your own continuing self-development, undertaking training as appropriate to the working environment and location, and developments in your role;
• Conduct yourself with professionalism, tact and diplomacy as a representative of Dauntsey’s, in line with school policies and procedures.

The post holder may reasonably be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description for the post, including work with a different department or team. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to posts may vary from time to time without changing the character of the duties or the level of the responsibility entailed.

Person Specification

 

Qualifications / experience / knowledge Essential criteria	Qualifications / experience / knowledge Desirable criteria
A good standard of general education, probably to at least A Level or equivalent standard A proven track record of successful administration support to senior staff in a complex organisation. Basic Accounting Knowledge.	Previous experience of working in a school.
Skills and abilities Essential criteria	Skills and abilities Desirable criteria
Outstanding administrative skills A high level of computer literacy, specifically in Word, Excel, databases, PowerPoint and Outlook. An ability to successfully manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a calm and efficient manner. High levels of initiative and numeracy skills Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment Ability to liaise confidently and responsibly with a range of stakeholders A keen attention to detail A high standard of accurate written and spoken English An ability to work collaboratively to achieve aims	Have knowledge of the WCBS PASS accounting system and iSAMS database
Personal Essential criteria	Personal Desirable criteria
Courteous and welcoming demeanour and telephone manner. Sense of humour and a refusal to take life too seriously Flexible in approach Highly discreet, and able to maintain confidentiality at all times Resilient and adaptable Commitment to equal opportunities Open to new ideas and practices

 

Hours of work

This is a full-time position and normal hours of work are 08:30 – 17:00 with an hour unpaid lunch break. The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible and work additional time as required to deal with particularly busy periods of work.

Holiday

During the school year, you will be entitled to 8 weeks paid holiday. It should be noted that the May Day Bank Holiday is a normal working day.

Salary

The salary offered is competitive and will reflect the skills and experience of the successful candidate

Application Process

If, having read the above information, you would like to be considered, please apply by completing the application form before the closing date of 9am on Friday, 30 April and e-mailing it, together with a letter of application, to  recruitment@dauntseys.org

Should you require any further information or would like to discuss your application, please call Megan Williams, HR Manager, on 01380 814514.

Thank you for your interest in the position.

Dauntsey’s School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic registered School Nurse to join a dedicated, friendly and professional team in the School Medical Centre, which operates 24 hours a day during term time.

The post is for 18 hours per week, based on a flexible shift pattern which will incorporate some day, weekend and night shifts.

Further details, together with an application form, may be downloaded from the website www.dauntseys.org/about/vacancies

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Dauntsey’s School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.  Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Tuesday, 4^th May 2021

Dauntsey’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and as such successful applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service

Introduction

The Medical Centre was built in 2005 with the overall objective of providing an exceptional and reliable medical service through an inpatient/first aid facility for the pupils of Dauntsey’s School.  The School nurses provide 24-hour medical support during term time to pupils/staff and visitors, on a shift rotation.

The School Doctors run surgeries twice a week for Boarding Pupils.

Job Responsibilities

All School Nurses working in this specialised practice of professional nursing will be expected to work as a team, providing a clinically effective, high quality service of nursing care/first aid support which is within professional competence and NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) guidelines to all pupils and members of the School community.  Furthermore, it is imperative that all care is delivered in accordance with the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines and evidence-based care.

Successful delivery of this care will help advance the well-being, academic success, and life-long achievements of the pupils at Dauntsey’s School.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. To provide children and the wider community of Dauntsey’s with a high quality of nursing care by using evidence-based practice.
2. To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses and be conversant with the Scope of Professional Practice and other NMC advisory papers.
3. To exercise awareness of professional responsibilities by organising his/her work to include time to become familiar with current relevant literature and taking opportunity for personal and professional development in line with Post Registration Education and Practice (PREP) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) standards.
4. To maintain and take responsibility for all personal and professional development in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct.  Ensuring the maintenance of a personal professional portfolio and that the agreed goals within the professional development plans are fully met.
5. To know and understand the School’s Safeguarding Procedures and take action where necessary.  Promoting and safe guarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom he/she is responsible.
6. Observe confidentiality in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct and provide confidential advice and/or support to pupils and staff as necessary.
7. Ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
8. Arranging for boarding pupils to attend any emergency medical, dental or other health appointments as necessary.
9. Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and prioritise health needs of all pupils admitted to the Medical Centre to promote health and well-being and intervene appropriately, escalating if necessary in the best interests of the child.
10. Provision of first aid/emergency care.
11. Management and responsibility of the immediate care of pupils with sports injuries.
12. Management and responsibility of the immediate care of pupils with minor illness and minor injury.
13. Promote health education to the school community and promote health education strategies that encourage a healthier life style.
14. Be aware of and follow recommended procedures for safe storage, usage and disposal of medical supplies and drugs.  Maintaining treatment room stocks, hygiene and tidiness.
15. Provide health information and maintain effective communication between colleagues, Matrons, Housemasters and Mistresses as appropriate and liaise with the Senior Medical Centre Sister and School Doctors on medical issues if required.
16. Adhere to all Medical and Healthcare policies, procedures and protocols.
17. In conjunction with the Senior Medical Centre Sister identify own educational training and support needs.
18. Undertake statutory mandatory training as per school policy.
19. Have a working knowledge of safeguarding Children and Child Development.
20. Plan, organises and prioritises his/her own workload in relation to service user need and importance.
21. Promote children’s positive mental health and wellbeing both independently and as part of a multi-agent/multi-disciplinary team.
22. Ensure accurate and contemporaneous records are maintained within the Medical Centre.
23. Ensure care plans are developed and written for appropriate pupils.
24. Excellent communication and negotiation skills and an ability to influence outcomes.
25. To identify, assess, manage and systematically reduce risks.  Process risk management incident report forms in the first instance and carry out any investigations necessary.
26. Ensure the principles of clinical governance and risk management are incorporated into practice.
27. Carry out other such reasonable duties as directed by Dauntsey’s management.

The post holder may reasonably be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description for the post, including work with a different department or team. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to posts may vary from time to time without changing the character of the duties or the level of the responsibility entailed.

Terms and conditions

Hours of work

The post is for 18 hours per week, based on a flexible shift pattern which will incorporate some day, weekend and night shifts.

Holiday

The post is term time only. It should be noted that the May Day Bank Holiday is a normal working day.

Salary

The salary offered is competitive and will reflect the skills and experience of the successful candidate

Application Process

If, having read the above information, you would like to be considered, please apply by completing the application form before the closing date of 9am on Tuesday, 4^th May and e-mailing it to recruitment@dauntseys.org

Should you require any further information or would like to discuss your application, please call Mrs Carol Wilkinson, Senior Medical Centre Sister, on 01380 814576 or Megan Williams, HR Manager, on 01380 814514.

Thank you for your interest in the position.