For the full job description and to apply for this role, please download and complete the Sherborne School Group Application Form (Word document) available at https://www.sherborne-international.org/about-our-english-international-school/job-vacancies/
JOB DESCRIPTION: Summer Matron 3 July to 23 August 2026 (or part thereof)
Location: Sherborne International
Remuneration: £12.00 per hour
Hours of Work: 48 hours per week
CORE DUTIES
- Keep the set surgery hours daily, and ensure staff and students know you will be in the surgery at those times to deal with ailments.
- Be contactable and on campus at required times according to the job description.
- Check, and restock as necessary, the medical boxes, including the provision of appropriate medications in boarding house at night for use by house staff, and oversee the correct reporting by house staff of any medications administered by them overnight.
- Oversee and store all medications securely, including any kept in the boarding houses.
- Check the medical declarations of students attending the courses and notify staff as appropriate of any medical conditions or allergies.
- Ensure that student’s hand in medicines, and administer medication, in accordance with school guidelines.
- Maintain appropriate health records as required and a log of all visits to surgeries and any medical interventions.
- Be aware of, and act upon, any homesickness, loneliness, withdrawn or unusual behaviour and inform the relevant houseparent and the course leader.
- Notify appropriate staff and the course leader on medical conditions of students, accidents and injuries and actions being taken including ongoing treatment.
- Communicate appropriately with parents as and when necessary, including updating on medical conditions, accidents and injuries, actions being taken, ongoing treatment, visiting the doctor or A&E or spending time in hospital.
- Supervise and care for ill students and give daily progress reports to staff and the course leader as appropriate.
- Arrange and escort students to hospital, doctor and dentist appointments.
- Collect prescriptions, if appropriate, and store medicines safely.
- Be accessible and take an interest in the lives of the students, but not to be intrusive or force their confidences.
- Be available for discussion with students and emphasise that they can speak privately to you or a doctor, or other person, by arrangement if they wish.
- Oversee the general health, well-being and hygiene of all course students.
- Alert the Director of Short Courses to any gaps in process that could put the students’ health at risk.
- Support any COVID-19 protocols and report any breaches to the Pastoral Lead
Sherborne School Recruitment and Selection Policy Statement
Sherborne School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal record check with the DBS.
Job Type: Temporary contract
Contract length: 7 weeks
Salary: £12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 22/08/2026
Expected start date: 03/07/2026
